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10 Language-to-English DictionariesPenman
/ˈpɛn.mən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person skilled in penmanship or handwriting, especially one who practices it as an art or profession.
"The historical document was crafted by a skilled penman with exquisite calligraphy." - 2
An author, writer, or journalist.
"Several notable penmen of the 19th century gathered at the literary salon."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word is a compound of 'pen' (derived from the Old English 'penn', meaning quill or feather) and 'man' (Old English 'mann'). Originating in the late Middle English period, it initially referred specifically to a professional copyist, clerk, or master of penmanship before the widespread adoption of the printing press.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Penman" is said worldwide
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copiste
Transliteration: ko.pist
"Le copiste a passé des heures à enluminer le manuscrit."
Schönschreiber
Transliteration: /ˈʃøːnˌʃʁaɪ̯bɐ/
"Der alte Schönschreiber erstellte offizielle Urkunden."
calligrafo
Transliteration: kalˈliɡrafo
"Il calligrafo ha scritto la lettera con grande eleganza."
calígrafo
Transliteration: kaˈliɣrafo
"El calígrafo diseñó el nuevo logotipo con pluma y tinta."
calígrafo
Transliteration: kaˈliɡɾɐfu
"O calígrafo escreveu o convite à mão."
सुलेखक
Transliteration: sulekhak
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह पुराने दस्तावेजों का एक कुशल सुलेखक था।"
书法家
Transliteration: shū fǎ jiā
Script: 中文汉字
"这位书法家用毛笔写出了一幅美丽的字画。"
서예가
Transliteration: seoye-ga
Script: 한국어 한글
"그 서예가의 붓글씨는 매우 우아하다."
書家
Transliteration: shoka
Script: 日本語
"その書家は美しい文字で手紙を書いた。"
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