Penman: meaning, definitions and examples
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penman
[ ˈpɛnmən ]
professional
A person who is skilled in the art of writing, especially in calligraphy or penmanship.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The penman created beautiful handwritten invitations for the wedding.
- She hired a professional penman to address the envelopes for her business event.
historical
A scribe or copyist, especially in medieval times.
Synonyms
amanuensis, copyist, scrivener
Examples of usage
- The penman meticulously copied ancient manuscripts for the monastery.
- In the Middle Ages, penmen were responsible for transcribing important documents.
Translations
Translations of the word "penman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escritor
🇮🇳 लेखक
🇩🇪 Schreiber
🇮🇩 penulis
🇺🇦 письменник
🇵🇱 pisarz
🇯🇵 作家 (さっか)
🇫🇷 écrivain
🇪🇸 escritor
🇹🇷 yazar
🇰🇷 작가 (jakga)
🇸🇦 كاتب
🇨🇿 spisovatel
🇸🇰 spisovateľ
🇨🇳 作家 (zuòjiā)
🇸🇮 pisatelj
🇮🇸 rithöfundur
🇰🇿 жазушы
🇬🇪 მწერალი
🇦🇿 yazıçı
🇲🇽 escritor
Word origin
The word 'penman' originated in the late 16th century, combining 'pen' and 'man'. It initially referred to a scribe or copyist, often associated with the art of calligraphy. Over time, the term expanded to include skilled writers and calligraphers. The role of a penman has evolved throughout history, from medieval copyists to modern calligraphers and writers.
See also: pen, penal, penance, penholder, penmanship, penning, pennon, pens.