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

“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

She wrote a very nice round hand, between lines, thanks to the patient teaching which Irene bestowed on her.

From A Flight with the Swallows Little Dorothy's Dream by Marshall, Emma

The specimen described is hand stamped with the ordinary round hand stamp of Baltimore, Md., and dated Nov. 24th, no year stated and is directed to the present owner and finder.

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

Then, with a slight awakening of interest, he found a letter in Jill's round hand.

From The Man with the Double Heart by Hine, Muriel

While we are remembering, let us look back for a moment upon our earliest school-days—the days of large text and round hand.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. V, October, 1850, Volume I. by