What they say never makes sense.
The current form gained ground from the late 18th century.
Formerly the hand was considered as the symbol of good faith, and some contracts derive their names from the fact that the hand was used in making them; as handsale, q.
I have an older son thats very good, very bright, and has got some experience but he hasnt been around it, and I want to start teaching him, ive been working a long time, and very hard a long time, and I have other stuff, and so hes just coming in to lend a hand.
The hand is still used for various legal or forensic purposes.
A wallowing pig in jewels and wicked money she never did a hand's turn to earn for herself? It's from NFL Presents - 2006 Show 15.