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penman Meaning & Definition

What Does Penman Mean?

Penman is a noun that means A scribe, or a person who copies texts. It can also mean A person with writing skills; a journalist or other author.

Penman at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsscribe and scribbler
Pluralpenmen

Penman Definition (Noun)

  1. A scribe, or a person who copies texts.
  2. A person with writing skills; a journalist or other author.
  3. A forger.

Synonyms of Penman

Penman synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

penman (plural penmen)

Words That Rhyme With Penman

Origin of Penman

From pen + -man.

Penman: Your Questions Answered

What part of speech is penman?

Penman is a noun.

What is another word for penman?

You can replace penman with words such as scribe and scribbler. See the full list of penman synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of penman?

The plural of penman is penmen.

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