Where does “offhand” come from?
Offhand comes from Old English ofhende, combining the prefix of- with a form related to Proto-Germanic handuz, ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European apo-.
offhand (English): Without planning or thinking ahead; Careless;...
Definitions
- Without planning or thinking ahead; Careless;...
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