handwriting

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
Text that was written by hand.
The characteristic writing of a particular person.
A characteristic trait or hallmark by which somebody may be recognised.

verb

/ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-handwriting.wav

handwriting handwritings hand-writing

From hand + writing, equal to handwrite + -ing.

longhand hand manuscript chirography autograph penmanship

handwritten handwrite handwrit cursive

handwriting on the wall the handwriting is on the wall

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