let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form
Recent Examples on the WebNotable names include President John Adams, President Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock.—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 The mighty Windy City skyline along Lake Michigan looks like it’s suffered a kaiju attack — that really does look like a giant bite mark in the side of the John Hancock Center — though the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier is still standing.—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 22 May 2024 Among its most famous alumni were John Hancock, William Hooper and Samuel Adams.—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024 In January 2022, the rapper punched a man who had been following him and turned out to be an autograph broker seeking Ye’s John Hancock.—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Apr. 2024 In a letter requesting permission from the commanding British officer, John Hancock, then the speaker of the Massachusetts House, made no mention of the recent battle.—Yaakov Zinberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024 Other notable autographs featured in the sale include George Washington, John Hancock, Napoleon Bonaparte, Winston Churchill and Mohandas Gandhi.—Nancy Olson, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Where to Stay While there’s no shortage of historic figures that have called Boston home—Samuel Adams, John Hancock and John Adams, to name a few—one person in particular has earned widespread recognition across all the nation.—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Meet-and-greets: Head to Autograph Alley on the right field concourse for your best shot at getting your favorite player’s John Hancock.—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
John Hancock; from the prominence of his signature on the Declaration of Independence
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