handwrit

English

/ˈhændɹɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • manuscript; any nonprinted or handwritten text
  • a book or document written by hand

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English hande-writt inherited from Old English handġewrit (contract, manuscript, deed, what is written by hand, handwriting, autograph, written agreement) compound from English hand (style of penmanship, handwriting) + English writ.

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writ

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