Manuscript
Manuscript
Manuscript (pronunciation: /ˈmanjʊskrɪpt/) is a term derived from the Latin word manuscriptum, which means "written by hand". It is used to describe a document that is written by hand or typed, as opposed to being mechanically printed or reproduced in some automated way.
Etymology
The term "manuscript" comes from the Latin manus meaning "hand" and scriptum meaning "written". It was first used in the mid-14th century to describe documents written by hand.
Related Terms
- Document: A piece of written, printed, or electronic matter that provides information or evidence or that serves as an official record.
- Handwriting: The act or process of writing done with the hand, rather than typed or word-processed.
- Script: A written text of a play, film, or broadcast.
- Parchment: A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, usually a sheep or goat, and used as a durable writing surface in ancient and medieval times.
- Scroll: An ancient form of writing material, consisting of a long strip of papyrus, parchment, or paper rolled around a stick.
- Codex: An ancient manuscript text in book form.
See Also
- Palaeography: The study of ancient writing systems and the deciphering and dating of historical manuscripts.
- Calligraphy: The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush.
- Illuminated manuscript: A manuscript in which the text is supplemented with such decoration as initials, borders (marginalia) and miniature illustrations.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Manuscript
- Wikipedia's article - Manuscript
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