John Hancock
To sign; to write one's signature onTo sign; to write one's signature on (something).
Meaning
1 senses(US)To sign; to write one's signature on (something).
Origin
Named after American merchant and statesman John Hancock (1737–1793), the first person toNamed after American merchant and statesman John Hancock (1737–1793), the first person to sign the United States Declaration of Independence. According to legend, he signed his name prominently to be sure George III could read it, causing his name to become an eponym for a signature. However, other examples show that Hancock always wrote his signature this way.
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Forms
John Hancocks, John Hancocking, John Hancocked, John Hancocked| Base form | John Hancock · to John Hancock |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | John Hancocks |
| Present participle | John Hancocking |
| Past simple | John Hancocked |
| Past participle | John Hancocked |
regular
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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