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Calligraphy

Fair or elegant penmanship.

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Hand 76% connected

That part of the fore limb below the forearm or wrist in man and monkeys, and the corresponding part in many other animals; manus; paw. See Manus.

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Handwriting 76% connected

The cast or form of writing peculiar to each hand or person; chirography.

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Script 76% connected

A writing; a written document.

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Calligrapher 74% connected

One skilled in calligraphy; a good penman.

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Calligrapher 74% connected

One skilled in calligraphy; a good penman.

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Calligraphical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to calligraphy.

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Calligraphical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to calligraphy.

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Calligraphist 74% connected

A calligrapher

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Calligraphist 74% connected

A calligrapher

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Chirography 92% connected

The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting; as, skilled in chirography.

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Penmanship 92% connected

The use of the pen in writing; the art of writing; style or manner of writing; chirography; as, good or bad penmanship.

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