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chirography

Chirography (noun) means Synonym of handwriting or penmanship, one's personal skill at writing.

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1
Synonym of handwriting or penmanship, one's personal skill at writing.
2
Synonym of calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing.
3
Synonym of autograph, writing in one's own hand.
4
Synonym of palmistry, fortune-telling based on one's hand.
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Etymology

From chirograph + -y under influence from geography &c., from French chirographe, from Latin chirographus and chirographum, from Ancient Greek χειρόγραφος (kheirógraphos) and χειρόγραφον (kheirógraphon), from χειρο- (kheiro-, “hand-”) + γραφος (graphos, “writing, written thing”). Equivalent to chiro- (“hand”) + -graphy (“writing”) and handwriting.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of chirography?

"chirography" (noun) means synonym of handwriting or penmanship, one's personal skill at writing.

What are the different meanings of chirography?

"chirography" has 3 main meanings: 1. Synonym of handwriting or penmanship, one's personal skill at writing; 2. Synonym of calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing; 3. Synonym of autograph, writing in one's own hand.

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