chirography

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Etymology

From chirograph + -y under influence from geography &c.

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /kʌɪˈrɒɡrəfi/

Noun

chirography (uncountable)

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.

Related terms

• chirographic

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