Origin: Greek suffix -graph
Autograph has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
something written by one's own hand
"The celebrity paused to add his autograph on the back of every photo before leaving the event."
a person's own signature
"The famous actor signed every copy of his new book with his autograph for fans to keep as souvenirs."
A person’s own handwriting, especially the signature of a famous or admired person.
"The young fan waited patiently in line just to get an autograph from her favorite celebrity."
To sign, or write one’s name or signature on a book etc
"The young fan waited in line just to get an autograph from her favorite author inside the new paperback copy."
Written in the author’s own handwriting.
"The rare book was so valuable because it included an autograph from the original writer."