hen tracks
plural nounSlang.
illegible or barely legible handwriting.
Origin of hen tracks
1An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
- Also called hen scratches .
Words Nearby hen tracks
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How to use hen tracks in a sentence
Any one who has noticed the number of hen-tracks in a poultry yard will appreciate this delicate performance.
Spinifex and Sand | David W CarnegieI wrote it down in the "hen tracks" of short-hand which are now difficult to decipher.
The Key to Success | Russell H. ConwellAt any rate there was one addressed in the same hen-tracks to Azuba.
Cap'n Dan's Daughter | Joseph C. Lincoln
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