minuscule cursive

noun

A specific style of handwriting, particularly in ancient and medieval manuscripts, characterized by the blending of minuscule (lowercase) letters with cursive (joined) writing.

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Meanings

nounminuscule cursive (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableA specific style of handwriting, particularly in ancient and medieval manuscripts, characterized by the blending of minuscule (lowercase) letters with cursive (joined) writing.
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