A stroke or mark made by hand, particularly in writing, penmanship, or artistic work; calligraphy.
Combines 'hand' with 'stroke' (from Old English 'straca' meaning a line or blow), describing the visible marks made by hand movements, especially in writing.
Before digital handwriting became invisible (erased and retyped), a 'handistroke' was proof of your identity and character—people believed your personality showed in each stroke, which is why signatures became legally binding.
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