the original text of an author's work, handwritten or now usually typed, that is submitted to a publisher.

any text not printed.

a book or document written before the invention of printing.

writing, as distinguished from print.

handwritten or typed, not professionally printed.

noun

article , composition , document , hard copy , palimpsest , text , codex , copy , draft , handwriting , paleograph (an ancient manuscript) , typewritten , writing