manuscript

/ˈmæn.jəˌskɹɪpt/

MÆN · jəskɹɪpt (2 syllables)

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Definition

Handwritten, or by extension manually typewritten, as opposed to being mechanically reproduced.

Etymology

1597, from Medieval Latin manūscrīptus, a calque of Germanic origin, equivalent to Latin manū (ablative of manus (“hand”)) + Latin scrīptus (past participle of scribere (“to write”)). Not found in Classical Latin.