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autograph

[ aw-tuh-graf, -grahf ]

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noun

a person's own signature:
He collects autographs of artists.
something written in a person's own hand, as a manuscript or letter.

adjective

written by a person's own hand:
an autograph letter.
containing autographs:
an autograph album.

verb (used with object)

to write one's name on or in; sign:
to autograph a book.
to write with one's own hand.

autograph

/ ˈɔːtəˌɡrɑːf; -ˌɡræf; ˌɔːtəˈɡræfɪk /

noun

1. a handwritten signature, esp that of a famous person
2. ( as modifier )
  an autograph album
a person's handwriting
1. a book, document, etc, handwritten by its author; original manuscript; holograph
2. ( as modifier )
  an autograph letter

verb

to write one's signature on or in; sign
to write with one's own hand

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Derived Forms

ˌ��ܳٴ�ˈ��󾱳��, adverb
autographic, adjective

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of autograph¹

1630–40; < Latin autographum, noun use of neuter of Latin autographus written with one's own hand < Greek ��ܳ�ó��ǲ�. See auto- ¹, -graph

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Word History and Origins

Origin of autograph¹

C17: from Late Latin, from Greek autographos, from autos self + graphein to write

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“You need an autograph?” she sang with a little shrug.

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You know, autographed jerseys, free tickets and a parking pass.

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A few hours later, however, he was warmly mingling at a gathering of 7,000 children from 84 countries, fielding their questions, shaking hands and autographing caps and a sports jersey.

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You have been here most of the day, for hours and you were done signing autographs.

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Robbie Williams has spoken of the "discomfort" he feels when approached by fans for photos and autographs.

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