handwrite

[ hand-rahyt ]

/ ˈhændˌraɪt /

to write (something) by hand.

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First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from handwriting

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Rihanna Thanks Designers for Presents via Instagram: Forget the hand-written thank you note.
Lululemon Founder Resigns; Victoria Beckham's Wedding Tiara Fails to Sell|The Fashion Beast Team|December 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
I had a student send a hand-written letter every day she was on the waitlist.
How to Get in When You're Waitlisted|Kristina Dell|April 20, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Page 36: "Bow not to books, nor saviors, nor aught" included a hand-written change that inserted "to" before "aught."
The Cross and Crown|T. D. Curtis
Therefore speed of production is an important factor that must be considered in connection with the hand-written poster.
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day|Sidney Farnsworth

The music in the printed book appears to be a hand-written copy of the 1765 original, retaining or adding assorted minor errors.
The Beggar's Opera|John Gay
This document was taken from hand-written letters in the eighteenth century, and also contains quotes from other authors.
Observations on Mount Vesuvius, Mount Etna, and Other Volcanos|William Hamilton
On the top, methodically folded, were some hand-written directions for fancy work.
Moth and Rust|Mary Cholmondeley

adj.

also handwritten, 1745, from hand (n.) + written. As a verb, hand-write is recorded from 1878, probably a back-formation.