Another term for a pamphlet but seldom used anymore.
The latin translation for handbill is libelus
flyer
It was not signed. It was a handbill that was written by Thomas Paine.
A business card is not considered a handbill because, even though it gives information on a person or business, it is not considered a form of advertisement. Flyers, which are a hand distributed form of advertisement, are considered to be handbills.
I think it is much like a leaflet or a flyer, a page of information to be distributed. I am pretty sure that a handbill is the phamplet that is given out at plays/performances. I lists the cast or players, maybe the songs or acts, and other things like that that have to do with the performance.
He was putting up a handbill advertising the Royal Nonesuch.
It wasn't a painting but an etched handbill so it wasn't very big.
Can Be Either Spelling, F-L-I-E-R PreferredDefinitions of flyer on the Web:circular: an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers"flier: someone who travels by airaviator: someone who operates an aircraft wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwnDefinitions of flier on the Web:someone who travels by airaviator: someone who operates an aircraftcircular: an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers" wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwnBoth words are used in English and are interchangeable.Specifically, a handbill can be spelled flier or flyer, but the preferred spelling is flier for a handbill and any of the definitions above.
The phrase "the Union forever" in the handbill emphasizes a strong commitment to preserving the unity of the nation, particularly during times of division or conflict, such as the Civil War. It reflects the belief that maintaining the Union is essential for democracy and the shared values of liberty and equality. This rallying cry aims to inspire loyalty and solidarity among supporters, reinforcing the idea that the nation's survival depends on collective effort and dedication to a united cause.
It isn't a bill in the sense of a proposed law that hasn't passed yet. At the time the Bill of Rights was enacted, the word "bill" could also mean a declaration or other document (related to the term "handbill").
he was putting up a handbill advertising the royal nonesuch
To make colonists want to fight the British ~APEX~