Definitions for paraphs

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paraphs par·aph

Spelling: [par-uh f, puh-raf]

IPA: /ˈpær əf, pəˈræf/

Paraphs is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 113 anagrams from letters in paraphs (aahpprs).

Definitions for paraphs

noun

1. a flourish made after a signature, as in a document, originally as a precaution against forgery.
2. a flourish made after a signature, as in a document, originally as a precaution against forgery.

Origin of paraphs

1350-1400; Middle English paraf Italian parafo or Middle French paraphe paragraph mark (by syncope; see paragraph)

Examples for paraphs

paraph, par′af, n. a mark or flourish under one's signature.

"He has now added this crown and this paraph to his coat-of-arms," said Miss Holland.

"He has now added this crown and this paraph to his coat-of-arms," said Miss Holland.

paraph, par′af, n. a mark or flourish under one's signature.