Definition of "handshakings" [handshakings]

• Plural form of handshaking. (noun)

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• "Then came the handshakings, the stately puckered kissings, the sighs of amiable exhaustion — “Ah-h-h”; “Who-o-o” — suggesting that miles of hot sand had been traveled for the finding of this oasis."
• "At last, after the usual outburst of politeness and amiability, which appears on the faces of a bored assembly on the point of breaking up, after sudden handshakings and friendly smiles, the weary guests and weary hosts separated."
• "Amid handshakings, embracings, good wishes, and kisses, boxes are opened, bonbons are showered forth, parcels are undone, mirth becomes deafening, and good humor tumultuous."