An Indian English term for a glove, using a compound that makes the garment's purpose explicit — a glove for the hand. This kind of explanatory compounding is a recognized feature of Indian English, where clarity and literal description often take precedence over idiomatic brevity. The word is used in everyday speech in parts of India and may appear in product descriptions, instructions, or casual conversation when referring to gloves, particularly work gloves or formal ones.
She asked the shopkeeper for a pair of handgloves before starting the gardening.
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(India) A glove.
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