handwriting Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun something written by hand
    script; hand.
    • she recognized his handwriting
    • his hand was illegible
  2. noun the activity of writing by hand
    • handwriting can be slow and painful for one with arthritis
  3. verb write by hand
    handwrite.
    • You should handwrite the note to your guests

WordNet


Hand"writ`ing noun
Definitions
  1. The cast or form of writing peculiar to each hand or person; chirography.
  2. That which is written by hand; manuscript. Dan. v. 5.

Webster 1913