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man⋅u⋅script

[man-yuh-skript]
–noun
1. the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.
2. any text not printed.
3. a book or document written before the invention of printing.
4. writing, as distinguished from print.
–adjective
5. handwritten or typed, not professionally printed.

Origin:
1590–1600; < ML manūscrīptus written by hand, equiv. to L manū by hand (abl. of manus) + scrīptus written; see script


man⋅u⋅script⋅al, adjective
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