longhand
UK /ˈlɒŋˌhænd/ US /lɔŋˌhænd/
adv 2noun 1
Definitions
noun
1
The written characters used in the common method of writing; opposed to shorthand, or typing or printing; handwriting.
When, however, in any particular case, he has no assured means of determining the true spelling of the name, he should always quietly interrupt the dictater with the request, " Spell it , please," and then write the name in longhand from the dictater's spelling.
adv
1
Written by hand in normal characters, as opposed to shorthand.
2
Written by hand (with pen or pencil), rather than printed out; handwritten.
I had to write the essay out twice longhand – they wouldn’t let me print it out. It took forever!
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