penmanship en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English pen Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Middle English man Middle English -man English -man Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English -manship English penmanship From pen + -manship.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) Synonym of handwriting or chirography, one's own style of writing.
- (uncountable, usually) Synonym of calligraphy, the art of beautiful writing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| penmanships | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
calligraphy · handwriting or chirography · one's own style of writing