The manuscript
Example: The manuscript reveals important details about medieval life.
Definition
"The manuscript" refers to a handwritten document or text, often historical, that provides valuable information or records from a particular period, such as medieval times. It is typically an original or early copy of a document before printing was common.
Etymology
The word "manuscript" comes from the Latin 'manu scriptus,' meaning 'written by hand.' Did you know that before the invention of the printing press, all books and documents were manuscripts, painstakingly copied by scribes?
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"The manuscript" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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