john hancock

john Han·cock

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jon han-kok]
- /dʒɒn ˈhæn kɒk/
- /dʒɒn ˈhænˌk.ɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jon han-kok]
- /dʒɒn ˈhæn kɒk/

Definitions of john hancock words

noun john hancock Herbert Jeffrey ("Herbie") born 1940, U.S. jazz pianist and composer. 1
noun john hancock John, 1737–93, American statesman: first signer of the Declaration of Independence. 1
noun john hancock Winfield Scott, 1824–86, Union general in the Civil War. 1
noun john hancock signature 1
noun john hancock a person's signature 0

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Origin of john hancock

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50, Americanism; named after John Hancock, from the boldness and legibility of his signature

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Parts of speech for John hancock

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exclamation

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Synonyms for john hancock

noun john hancock

autograph — An autograph is the signature of someone famous which is specially written for a fan to keep.
ink — a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing.
mark — Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837–1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897–1904.

verb john hancock

give the go-ahead — authorize sb to do sth

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