handschrift

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Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hantschrift (autograph). Equivalent to hand +‎ schrift.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦɑnt.sxrɪft/
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  • Hyphenation: hand‧schrift

Noun

handschrift n (plural handschriften, diminutive handschriftje n)

  1. handwriting
    Coordinate term: boekschrift
  2. manuscript
    Synonym: manuscript
  3. (obsolete) autograph, signature
    Synonym: handtekening