Also in L. form. [ad. L. syngrapha, -us, ad. Gr. συγγραφή, σύγγραφος, f. συγγράφειν to compose in writing, compile, draw up, f. σύν SYN- + γράφειν to write.] A written contract or bond signed by both or all the parties.
1633. Marmion, Fine Comp., III. v. F 3 b. I haue here a Syngraphus, a writing with articles, that must be drawn between us.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Syngraph..., a Writing or Deed, made or signed with the hand of him that makes a bargain; an Obligation or Bond between two or more; a Specialty of ones own hand.
1830. Westm. Rev., July, 234. Those enchorial papyri in which a registry in Greek happens to be adscribed to the Egyptian syngraph or deed.
† b. ? A statement in writing made by several persons jointly. Obs.
1662. Evelyn, Diary, 29 Oct. Dr. Basiers … the greate traveller,… shew’d me the syngraphs and original subscriptions of divers Eastern Patriarchs … to our Confession.
