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han⋅dler

[hand-ler]
–noun
1. a person or thing that handles.
2. Boxing. a person who assists in the training of a fighter or is the fighter's second during a fight.
3. a person who exhibits a dog in a bench show or field trial.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME. See handle, -er 1
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han·dler   (hānd'lər)   
n.  
  1. One that handles or directs something or someone: handlers of food in a restaurant; the candidate's campaign handlers.

    1. One who trains or exhibits an animal, such as a dog.

    2. One who acts as the trainer or second of a boxer.

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