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John Hancock
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1840–50, Americanism; named after John Hancock, from the boldness and legibility of his signature
1840–50, Americanism; named after John Hancock, from the boldness and legibility of his signature
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kɒk noun
1.
Herbert Jeffrey ( "Herbie" ) born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
2.
3.
Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War.
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World English Dictionary
Hancock (ˈhænkɒk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Anthony John, known as Tony. 1924--68, British comedian, noted for his radio series Hancock's Half Hour |
| 2. | John. 1737--93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence |
| John Hancock | |
| —n | |
| informal (US), (Canadian) Also called: John Henry a person's signature: put your John Hancock on this form | |
| [after John | |
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Cultural Dictionary
John Hancock definition
A signature: “Please help us out and put your John Hancock on our petition.” The expression refers to the bold signature that John Hancock wrote on the Declaration of Independence.
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Slang Dictionary
John Hancock definition
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Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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Idioms & Phrases
John Hancock
Also, John Henry. One's signature, as in Just put your John Hancock on the dotted line. This expression alludes to John Hancock's prominent signature on the Declaration of Independence. The variant simply substitutes a common name for "Hancock." [Mid-1800s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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