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Webster 1913 Edition


Chirography

Chi-rog′ra-phy

,
Noun.
1.
The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting;
as, skilled in
chirography
.
2.
The art of telling fortunes by examining the hand.

Webster 1828 Edition


Chirography

CHIROGRAPHY

,
Noun.
[See Chirograph.] The art of writing, or a writing with ones own hand.

Definition 2024


chirography

chirography

English

Noun

chirography (usually uncountable, plural chirographies)

  1. calligraphy or penmanship
    • 1856, Edward Parrish, An Introduction to practical pharmacy
      A flourishing style of chirography is nowhere less in place than on a physician's prescription.
  2. The art of telling fortunes by examining the hand.

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