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 ]
a. [ LL. cursivus: cf. F. cursif See Cursitor. ] Running; flowing. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cursive hand, a running handwriting. [ 1913 Webster ]