n. 1. A character used in cursive writing. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A manuscript, especially of the New Testament, written in small, connected characters or in a running hand; -- opposed to uncial. Shipley. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ひらがな, hiragana](n) (uk) (See 片仮名) hiragana; cursive Japanese syllabary used primarily for native Japanese words (esp. function words, inflections, etc.); (P)#17499[Add to Longdo]