I. ˈmanyəˌskript sometimes ˈmanə- adjective
Etymology: Latin manu scriptus written by hand, from manu (abl. of manus hand) + scriptus, past participle of scribere to write — more at manual , scribe
: written by hand or typed : not printed
manuscript poems
a manuscript map
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin manuscriptum, from neuter of Latin manu scriptus
1. : a composition written by hand: as
a. : a composition written before the invention or adoption of printing
b. : a handwritten copy of an ancient author or work
c. : a handwritten composition that has not been printed
2. : a written or typewritten document as distinguished from a printed copy ; especially : the copy of a writer's work from which printed copies are made
3. : hand 6a
4. : writing as opposed to print : written documents or written characters — abbr. MS