verb
passed on, as by inheritance (Freq. 1)
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This ring was handed down through many generations
• Hypernyms: ↑pass on
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something
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Somebody ——s something to somebody
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hand down [phrasal verb]
1 : to pass (something) from a person who is older (such as a parent) to a person who is younger (such as a child)
The farm was handed down from generation to generation.
2 chiefly US, law : to form and express (a decision or opinion) in writing
The Supreme Court has handed down its decision.
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Main Entry: ↑hand
Useful english dictionary. 2012.