handwriting
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hand·writ·ing

noun \ˈhand-ˌrī-tiŋ\

Definition of HANDWRITING

1
: writing done by hand; especially : the form of writing peculiar to a particular person
2
: something written by hand
handwriting on the wall
: an omen of one's unpleasant fate

Examples of HANDWRITING

  1. Her handwriting is nearly impossible to read.
  2. <she immediately recognized the handwriting on the envelope as that of her old college roommate>

First Known Use of HANDWRITING

15th century

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