sb. Sc. [? f. FAR a. + HAND.
But perhaps a corruption of farand, northern pr. pple. of FARE to travel; cf. FARANDMAN.]
The condition or standing of an artisan who seeks employment away from home. Only in phrase at far-hand, and attrib.
1820. Cleland, Rise & Progr. Glasgow, 32. Fee for a Stranger, or what is called at far-hand. Ibid., 38. The Crown receives Three Pounds for the stamp on the Far-hand tickets. Ibid., The Far-hand entrants are exempted from bucket-money.
