round hand

American  

noun

1. a style of handwriting in which the letters are round, full, and clearly separated.

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round hand British  

noun

1. a style of handwriting with large rounded curves Compare italic copperplate

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Etymology

Origin of round hand

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

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round hand

“Elmo,” Boo says, walking to the TV with her round hand outstretched as if she were handing the penny to him.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

On one of these sheets she wrote, in her large, bold, round hand, a facsimile of the will which marriage had rendered invalid.

From A Duel by Marsh, Richard

It was a long letter, and written in a stiff round hand, on very thick paper.

From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss

Another letter has a round hand stamp fully an inch in diameter with the word "PAID" across the center crossed by a large outline "3."

From History of the Postage Stamps of the United States of America by Tiffany, John Kerr

You must remind me to set preparation every night, and you will write the same on the board in a fair round hand, that he who runs for tea may read.

From "Pip" A Romance of Youth by Hay, Ian