Definition

A person who writes, especially one who is skilled in writing or has a particular style of handwriting.

Example

The penman created beautiful calligraphy for the wedding invitations.

Conversation

Have you ever met a real penman before?

I haven't, but I hear they have amazing handwriting!

Yeah, I think it would be cool to see how they write.

Definitely! It would be interesting to learn their techniques.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Penman → It is formed from "pen" (from Latin "penna", meaning feather or quill) and "man" (from Old English "mann", meaning person). The word "penman" refers to a person who writes, particularly with a pen or quill.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pen' as a tool for writing and 'man' as a person — a penman is simply a person who writes.

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