autography

[ aw-tog-ruh-fee ]

noun

1. the act of writing by one's own hand.
2. autographs collectively.

autography

/ ɔːˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

1. the writing of something in one's own handwriting; something handwritten
2. the precise reproduction of an illustration or of writing

Word History and Origins

Origin of autography¹

First recorded in 1635–45; auto- ¹ + -graphy

Example Sentences

I mean that absurd affair of the 'Autography'—now isn't it absurd?

From Project Gutenberg

So I turn round and avenge myself by crying aloud against the editor of the 'Autography'!

From Project Gutenberg

One part lay upon the stand, but it was not in Lenhart Davy's autography.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• calligraphy
• longhand
• manuscript
• scrawl
• script
• writing