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pencilMain Entry: 1pen·cil Pronunciation: \ˈpen(t)-səl\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English pensel, from Anglo-French pincel, from Vulgar Latin *penicellus, alteration of Latin penicillus, diminutive of peniculus brush, from diminutive of penis tail, penis Date: 14th century 1 : an artist's brush
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