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Synonyms for penmanship


Grammar : Noun
Spell : pen-muh n-ship
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛn mənˌʃɪp



Définition of penmanship

Origin :
  • 1690s, from obsolete penman "copyist, clerk, scrivener" + -ship.
  • noun handwriting
Example sentences :
  • He asked me to judge the writer's character from the penmanship.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • You are to come three nights a week, for lessons in arithmetic and penmanship.
  • Extract from : « From Farm to Fortune » by Horatio Alger Jr.
  • We have prepared, for home study, books on bookkeeping, penmanship and shorthand.
  • Extract from : « Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales » by Robert L. Taylor
  • Penmanship has always been one of my own deficiencies, and I know how to sympathize with you.
  • Extract from : « Behind the Scenes » by Elizabeth Keckley
  • She did; and it affected his penmanship so that the writing grew wabbly.
  • Extract from : « Iole » by Robert W. Chambers
  • There are no other specimens of his penmanship in existence.
  • Extract from : « Is Shakespeare Dead? » by Mark Twain
  • Haven't you got a sample of your father's penmanship anywhere, Hiram?
  • Extract from : « Owen Clancy's Happy Trail » by Burt L. Standish
  • Bosco Blithers, professor of penmanship and author of “Pot-hooks and Hangers.”
  • Extract from : « Three Hats » by Alfred Debrun
  • I never met his equal in penmanship, drawing, and designing.
  • Extract from : « Captain Canot » by Brantz Mayer
  • If you have got any specimens of penmanship of real merit, trot them out!
  • Extract from : « The Innocents Abroad » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

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