The autograph
Example: I got the autograph of my favorite singer yesterday.
Definition
"The autograph" refers to a person's own handwritten signature, often sought after as a memento or collectible, especially in the context of music when fans request signatures from their favorite singers or musicians.
Etymology
The term "the autograph" comes from the Greek words 'autos' meaning 'self' and 'graphē' meaning 'writing.' It originally referred to a document written by the person themselves. In modern use, especially in music, it signifies a signature given by a famous artist. Did you know? Autographs have been cherished since ancient times as proof of authenticity.
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"The autograph" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Music - (A2) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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