Hancock
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of English origin: "Hancock" is primarily used as a family name.
- John Hancock (1737-1793): An American merchant, statesman, and prominent Patriot of the American Revolution. He served as president of the Second Continental Congress and was the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The famous signature on the Declaration of Independence belongs to John Hancock.
- My history teacher's last name is Hancock.
Advanced Usage
- "Put your John Hancock here": (Idiom) A common, informal phrase meaning to sign your name on a document.
- Please put your John Hancock on the dotted line at the bottom of the contract.
Variants and Related Words
- Hancockian (adj): Pertaining to John Hancock or his signature style. (Rare, historical usage)
Synonyms
- Signature: (In the context of the idiom) An autograph.
- Signatory: A person who signs a document.
Related Idioms
- "Your John Hancock": Your signature.
- I just need your John Hancock to make it official.
Noun
- American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)