chirography
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- chirographer noun
- chirographic adjective
- chirographical adjective
Etymology
Origin of chirography
Example Sentences
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Even though some words were beyond their ken, 1947-5 boys & girls batted 44.68% on such items as accessible, chirography, descendant and evanescent.
From Time Magazine Archive
Not its content, but its chirography: stubborn, insecure, self-centered, secretive, ungenerous and frigid.
From Time Magazine Archive
They are law papers she is copying, in that clear, legible chirography.
From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by Fleming, May Agnes
When the occasion arrives for which the writing was obtained, each guest finds at his cover a card bearing his name and a printed delineation of his character formed from the chirography.
From Dinners and Luncheons Novel Suggestions for Social Occasions by Pierce, Paul
His hand shook as he held it and studied the chirography.
From Sons and Fathers by Edwards, Harry Stillwell
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