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Penman

One who uses the pen; a writer; esp., one skilled in the use of the pen; a calligrapher; a writing master.

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Man 76% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scribbler 76% connected

One who scribbles; a petty author; a writer of no reputation; a literary hack.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Scribe 76% connected

One who writes; a draughtsman; a writer for another; especially, an offical or public writer; an amanuensis or secretary; a notary; a copyist.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Chirography 74% connected

The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting; as, skilled in chirography.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Chirography 74% connected

The art of writing or engrossing; handwriting; as, skilled in chirography.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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