John Hancock

/dʒɑn ˈhænˌkɑk/
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Other forms: John Hancocks

Definitions of John Hancock
  1. noun
    American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
    synonyms: Hancock
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    American Revolutionary leader
    a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
  2. noun
    a person's own signature
    synonyms: autograph
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    type of:
    signature
    your name written in your own handwriting
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