Longhand

noun

/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounThe written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.

2.adverbWritten by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.

3.adverbWritten by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.

"I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!"

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