Autograph

Origin

- + graph + -. From Latin autographum, in turn from Ancient Greek αὐτόγραφον (autographon, "a writing in one’s own hand").

Full definition of autograph

Noun

1. A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
2. A manuscript in the author’s handwriting.

Synonyms

• (person’s own handwriting or signature) signature, inscription
• (manuscript in author’s hand) original

Adjective

1. Written in the author’s own handwriting.

Verb

1. (transitive) To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book etc
2. (transitive) To write something in one's own handwriting