Definition of "manuscript" []

• A book, document, or other composition written by hand. (noun)
• A typewritten or handwritten version of a book, an article, a document, or other work, especially the author's own copy, prepared and submitted for publication in print. (noun)
• Handwriting. (noun)

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• "Publishers will not buy a novel manuscript from a first-time novelist unless the manuscript is completed."
• "Download the first six chapters free, the balance of the manuscript is yours for $10.00 using a credit-card."
• "Your manuscript is as stiff as my smoking pen barrel"