Main Entry:

writing

Function:

noun

Date:

13th century

1: the act or process of one who writes: as a: the act or art of forming visible letters or characters ; specifically : handwriting 1 b: the act or practice of literary or musical composition 2: something written: as a: letters or characters that serve as visible signs of ideas, words, or symbols b: a letter, note, or notice used to communicate or record c: a written composition d: inscription 3: a style or form of composition4: the occupation of a writer ; especially : the profession of authorship

— writing on the wall

: handwriting on the wall