pencel

noun

pen·​cel ˈpen(t)-səl How to pronounce pencel (audio)
variants or pencil

Word History

Etymology

Middle English pencel, from Anglo-French pencel, penuncel

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pencel was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Pencel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pencel. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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