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manuscripts

3 definitions • 3 examples
1
the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:

Examples:

He sent the 400-page manuscript to his publisher.
2
an old document or book written by hand in the times before printing was invented:

Examples:

It is thought that the manuscript is the work of a monk and dates from the twelfth century.
3
the original copy of a book or article before it is printed:

Examples:

The author’s manuscript ran to over 1000 pages.

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