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round hand

noun

  1. a style of handwriting in which the letters are round, full, and clearly separated.


round hand

noun

  1. a style of handwriting with large rounded curves Compare italic copperplate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of round hand1

First recorded in 1675–85
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Example Sentences

She wrote a very nice round hand, between lines, thanks to the patient teaching which Irene bestowed on her.

I write a fair round hand with a goose quill, and Sir William seemed pleased with my work.

"She writes a good letter, considering that she sees so dimly;" and Amy called Martine's attention to the clear, round hand.

There is no doubt that George's book of problems, copied in his clear, round hand, did considerable secret service in this way.

Another cut; again cleverly intercepted; then a fault and an easy, round-hand service.

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