PENMANSHIP

calligraphy, penmanship, chirography

(noun) beautiful handwriting

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

penmanship (usually uncountable, plural penmanships)

The art or skill of good handwriting; calligraphy.

Source: Wiktionary


Pen"man*ship, n.

Definition: The use of the pen in writing; the art of writing; style or manner of writing; chirography; as, good or bad penmanship.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

2 June 2024

PURSUE

(verb) follow in or as if in pursuit; “The police car pursued the suspected attacker”; “Her bad deed followed her and haunted her dreams all her life”


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