handgewrit

Old English

noun
Definitions
  • something written by hand, manuscript; handwriting
  • autograph
  • deed, contract, agreement
  • holograph

Etymology

Compound from Old English hand (hand, side, person regarded as holder receiver of something, control, possession, power, charge, agency) + Old English ġewrit (writing).

Origin

Old English

ġewrit

Gloss

writing

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