A person's own signature or handwriting; a manuscript in the author's own hand. To sign one's name as a souvenir or authentication.
From Greek 'autos' meaning self and 'graphos' meaning written, literally 'self-written.' Entered English in the 17th century initially referring to original manuscripts, later expanding to include any personal signature.
Before photography, autographs were the only way to have a personal memento from a famous person, making handwriting analysis a crucial skill for detecting forgeries. The most expensive autograph ever sold was a signed photo of Albert Einstein sticking out his tongue, which went for over $125,000 - proving that even Nobel laureates can be playful.
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