John Hancock

noun

John Han·​cock ˈjän-ˈhan-ˌkäk How to pronounce John Hancock (audio)
: an autograph signature

Examples of John Hancock in a Sentence

let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form
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Matthew Miskin, co-chief investment strategist at Manulife John Hancock Investments, said a rise in 10-year yields beyond 4.5% could be a headwind for stocks. Davide Barbuscia, USA Today, 22 May 2025 And check out Kyle making like John Hancock and the Declaration of Independence with his huge, splashy signature all over that season logo. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 22 May 2025 Whereas basic preferred funds are often held to stabilize portfolios, John Hancock’s fund’s equity holdings and leverage are more geared toward performance than comfort. Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025 Offerings available in the 401(k) market include the John Hancock Stable Value Return Trust and MissionSquare PLUS Fund. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for John Hancock

Word History

Etymology

John Hancock; from the prominence of his signature on the Declaration of Independence

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of John Hancock was in 1885

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“John Hancock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Hancock. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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