longhand

/ˈlɒŋˌhænd/

noun

  1. 1

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

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adverb

  1. 1

    Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.

  2. 2

    Written 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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