adjective

1. written by hand or with a typewriter, not printed
2. 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

1. a book or document written by hand, esp. before the invention of printing
2. a written or typewritten document or paper, esp. the copy of an author's work that is submitted to a publisher or printer
3. writing as distinguished from print

Etymology: ML manuscriptum