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handwrite
[ hand-rahyt ]
/ ˈhændˌraɪt /
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verb (used with object), hand·wrote or (Archaic) hand·writ; hand·writ·ten or (Archaic) hand·writ; hand·writ·ing.
to write (something) by hand.
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Origin of handwrite
First recorded in 1840–50; back formation from handwriting
Words nearby handwrite
handweaving, handwheel, handwork, handwoven, handwringing, handwrite, handwriting, handwriting on the wall, handwritten, handwrought, handy
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How to use handwrite in a sentence
He put together several EPs in four- or five-track groupings and used pencil to handwrite the track listing and credits.
You'll know him some of these days, I'll go bail, if you're going to Mr. Die; anyways you'll know his handwrite.
Castle Richmond|Anthony TrollopeOui, damn queek—a fellow with a letter from Philip; eet was sign hees name, hees handwrite, appoint heem overseer.
Gordon Craig|Randall ParrishDon't I copy 'em out plain for her, so as folks won't know her handwrite?
A Sappho of Green Springs|Bret Harte