Handschrift

See also: handschrift

German

Etymology

Hand (“hand”) +‎ Schrift (“script, writing”). First attested in the 15th century, compare hantschrift (15th century). Compare Dutch handschrift.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhantˌʃʀɪft/

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Noun

Handschrift f (genitive Handschrift, plural Handschriften)

1. handwriting
2. manuscript

Synonyms

• (manuscript): Manuskript

Derived terms

• handschriftlich

Further reading

• “Handschrift” in Duden online