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Noun: longhand  'lóng`hand
  1. Rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper
    - running hand, cursive, cursive script
Adjective: longhand  'lóng`hand
  1. Having words written out in full by hand
    "longhand writing"

Derived forms: longhands

See also: written

Type of: hand, handwriting, script

Encyclopedia: Longhand