al·lo·graph ( l  -grf )n. 1. A variant shape of a letter. 2. A letter or combination of letters that can represent one phoneme, as f and gh can represent the phoneme /f/. 3. Writing, especially a signature, made by one person for another. al lo·graphic adj. |
allograph [ˈæləˌgrɑːf]
n
1. (Law) a document written by a person who is not a party to it
2. a signature made by one person on behalf of another Compare autograph
3. (Linguistics) Linguistics any of the written symbols that constitute a single grapheme m and M are allographs in the Roman alphabet
allographic [ˌæləˈgræfɪk] adj
allograph
a signature of a proxy, one who is not party to the transaction at hand. — allographic, adj.
See also: Lawallograph - A signature or writing done for another person.
See also related terms for signature.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | allograph - a variant form of a grapheme, as `m' or `M' or a handwritten version of that grapheme grapheme, graphic symbol, character - a written symbol that is used to represent speech; "the Greek alphabet has 24 characters" |
| 2. | allograph - a signature written by one person for another signature - your name written in your own handwriting |
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