n. A backhanded blow. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who hands over or transmits; a conveyer in succession. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;, &unr_;, anything hollowed + &unr_;, &unr_;, a man: cf. F. scaphandre. ] The case, or impermeable apparel, in which a diver can work while under water. [ 1913 Webster ]