running hand

running hand

n.

Handwriting done rapidly without lifting the pen from the paper.

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Noun

1.

running hand - rapid handwriting in which letters are set down in full and are cursively connected within words without lifting the writing implement from the paper cursive, cursive script, longhand minuscule - a small cursive script developed from uncial between the 7th and 9th centuries and used in medieval manuscripts copperplate - a graceful style of handwriting based on the writing used on copperplate engravings italic - a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right round hand - a clearly written style of longhand with large round curves handwriting, script, hand - something written by hand; "she recognized his handwriting"; "his hand was illegible"