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griffonage

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grif·​fo·​nage | \ ¦grifə¦näzh \
plural -s

Definition of griffonage

: careless handwriting : a crude or illegible scrawl

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History and Etymology for griffonage

French, from Middle French grifouner to scribble (from griffon stylus, from griffe claw) + -age

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“Griffonage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/griffonage. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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