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Schrift

writing

noun SHRIFT Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'scriptum'

Also means

font

Usage Note

Schrift covers handwriting, a typeface, and scripture; die Heilige Schrift is the Holy Scripture. A nice compound is Schriftsteller ('author'), literally one who sets down writing.

Examples

"Ihre Schrift ist sehr schön."

Natural Translation

Her handwriting is very beautiful.

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