Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The writing of something in one's own handwriting.
- noun Autographs considered as a group.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of writing with one's own hand; autographic writing.
- noun That department of diplomatics, or the study and decipherment of old writings, which is concerned with autographs
- noun A process in lithography by which copies of a writing, drawing, etc., are produced in facsimile.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The science of autographs; a person's own handwriting; an autograph.
- noun A process in lithography by which a writing or drawing is transferred from paper to stone.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun
writing in one's ownhandwriting - noun A process in
lithography by which a writing or drawing is transferred frompaper tostone .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Mr. Fashola at the endorsement of the autography signifying his acceptance on …
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My dad had an amazing skill doing autography, setting large scores of music into giant pages, making them gorgeous and making them fit perfectly.
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Associated Press Ms. Cyrus released an autography, entitled "Miles To Go," in March 2009.
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The National Gallery's Arthur Wheelock worries that with all the emphasis on autography, "We're in danger of losing the 17th-century Rembrandt."
Real Deal Rembrandt 2008
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I got to her her speak, too, and autography my copy and I decided at the last minute to have it autographed for my girls for when they're older.
Dear Santa... Franki 2007
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O'BRIEN: Let's talk about Katharine Hepburn, the new book about -- I guess it's her authorized autography.
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His articles on autography and cryptology attracted widespread attention.
Poets of the South 1891
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Diff'rent Strokes actor and cast member of Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling Todd Bridges is releasing an autography next month titled "Killing Willis: From Diff'rent Strokes to the Mean Streets to the Life I Always Wanted" There's no word yet as to whether Bridges, who grew up a lifelong professional wrestling fan, will mention CCW or his affinity for the business in the book yet.
PWInsider Latest Articles Mike Johnson 2010
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Activities: Appearances by NFL players, celebrity chefs Ingrid Hoffman and Todd English, and boxer Evander Holyfield, autography signings, a sports film festival, sports exhibits, a coach's show featuring Mike Ditka, a tailgate party on Sunday and performances by former Saints offensive tackle Kyle Turley's band.
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Diff'rent Strokes actor and cast member of Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Championship Wrestling Todd Bridges is releasing an autography next month titled "Killing Willis: From Diff'rent Strokes to the Mean Streets to the Life I Always Wanted" There's no word yet as to whether Bridges, who grew up a lifelong professional wrestling fan, will mention CCW or his affinity for the business in the book yet.
belkjoseph commented on the word autography
something written or made with one's own hand 2. an original manuscript or work of art
September 17, 2008