John Hancock

noun John Han·cock \ ˈjän-ˈhan-ˌkäk \

Definition of John Hancock

:an autograph signature

Examples of john hancock in a Sentence

  1. let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form

Origin and Etymology of john hancock

John Hancock; from the prominence of his signature on the Declaration of Independence

john hancock Synonyms

Synonyms
autograph, hand, signature
Related Words
frank, mark; countersign; endorsement (also indorsement)

JOHN HANCOCK Defined for English Language Learners

John Hancock

noun

Definition of John Hancock for English Language Learners

  • : a person's signature



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