- Clasp another's hand in greeting, farewell, or congratulation. 2. Confirm a promise or bargain with a handshake.
Examples:
- Stop fighting, boys; shake hands and be done with it.
Origin: Early 1500s (sense 1); early 1900s (sense 2)
Examples:
Origin: Early 1500s (sense 1); early 1900s (sense 2)