1. the art or practice of handwriting; penmanship
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. a document or piece of writing produced by hand
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The teacher praised the student's chirography, noting the neat and consistent letterforms.
• In the digital age, the art of chirography is less commonly taught in schools.
• Medieval monks developed distinctive styles of chirography for copying religious texts.
• Her elegant chirography made her letters a pleasure to read.
• The museum displayed examples of 18th-century chirography from famous historical figures.