Crabbed

usgb/ˈkræbɪd/
adjective

Difficult to read because of bad handwriting or old print style.

My grandmother wrote a crabbed note to me in her shaky handwriting.
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Historical Context

Used to describe old documents or handwriting that's hard to decipher due to age or style.

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The ancient manuscript was written in crabbed script, barely legible to modern readers.
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Reading Challenge

Encounter crabbed writing? Slow down and focus to understand the message.

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Her crabbed diary entries from childhood took patience to read and understand.
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