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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.
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Origin:
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin manūscrīptus written by hand, equivalent to Latin manū by hand (ablative of manus) + scrīptus written; see script
1590–1600; < Medieval Latin manūscrīptus written by hand, equivalent to Latin manū by hand (ablative of manus) + scrīptus written; see script
Related forms
man·u·script·al, adjective
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