penman

American  

[pen-muhn] / ˈpɛn mən /

noun

penmen plural

1. a person who writes or copies; scribe; copyist.

2. an expert in penmanship.

3. a writer or author.

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penman British  

/ ˈpɛnmən /

noun

1. a person skilled in handwriting

2. a person who writes by hand in a specified way

   a bad penman

3. an author

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Etymology

Origin of penman

First recorded in 1585–95; pen ¹ + -man

Example Sentences

As director of speechwriting in Barack Obama's second term, he was the principal penman behind four State of the Unions.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2023

Interviews with the likes of DJ Greg Mack, rapper Cold 187um and master penman D.O.C. power the narrative, offering insights into the group’s competitive edge and eventually how everything fell apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2017

But in penman Robert Hurford’s hands, H explodes like a Roman candle in ink.

From Washington Times • Aug. 5, 2017

We're pleased to have him there because John Green is the ultimate penman writing for our generation.

From The Guardian • Feb. 27, 2013

She even gave the penman, who set up temporary shop outside headquarters, a dime to make a card for her.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith