autograph

Definition

A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.

Etymology

From Latin autographum, in turn from Ancient Greek αὐτόγραφον (autógraphon, “a writing in one’s own hand”). Equivalent to auto- + -graph.

Example Sentences

• "Some autograph-hunters were pestering the players after the game."
• "If you could just put your autograph on the ol’ contract, please…"
• "For me, identifying an autograph is one of the most exciting aspects of collecting. I enjoy the detective work that comes with discerning a fake from the real deal, and subsequently valuing the item against other examples."

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