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manuscript definition
manu·script (man′yo̵̅o̅ skript′, -yə-)
adjective
- written by hand or with a typewriter, not printed
- designating writing that consists of unconnected letters resembling print; not cursive
Etymology: L manu scriptus, written by hand < manu, abl. of manus, hand (see manual) + scriptus, pp. of scribere, to write: see scribe
noun
- a book or document written by hand, esp. before the invention of printing
- a written or typewritten document or paper, esp. the copy of an author's work that is submitted to a publisher or printer
- writing as distinguished from print
Etymology: ML manuscriptum
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