"microscript" meaning in English

See microscript in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: microscripts [plural]
Etymology: From micro- + script. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|script}} micro- + script Head templates: {{en-noun}} microscript (plural microscripts)
  1. Very small lettering (especially handwriting), or a handwritten manuscript consisting of such writing.

Inflected forms

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