Penn

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noun

Sir William, 1621–70, English admiral.

his son, William, 1644–1718, English Quaker: founder of Pennsylvania 1682.

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Other definitions for Penn (2 of 2)

Penn.

or Penna

abbreviation

Pennsylvania.

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How to use Penn in a sentence

I finally come across the only thing open tonight at the Taj: a deli called GO, the sort of place you might find in Penn Station.
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He grew his talent as an assistant to Penn and Richard Avedon.
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Sean Penn and William Hurt were also considered, but Tarantino wanted John Travolta, whose star had faded, for the part.
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You can draw a line from there through Steubenville, Penn State, and the NFL.
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A tribute to legendary photographer Irving Penn sparked it all.
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William Penn, published in England his frame of government for the colony of Pennsylvania.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Richard Penn, one of the proprietors, and governor of Pennsylvania before the revolution, died in England.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Barry kept on until he reached Port Penn, down near the bay, where the Americans had a small fort.
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Among numerous monuments is that of Admiral Penn (d. 1718), the father of the founder of Pennsylvania.
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Here he was prepared for college, and in 1860 he entered the junior class at Meadville, Penn.
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British Dictionary definitions for Penn (1 of 2)

Penn

/ (pɛn) /

noun

Irving. 1917–2009, US photographer, noted for his portraits and his innovations in colour photography

William. 1644–1718, English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania

British Dictionary definitions for Penn (2 of 2)

Penn.

Penna

abbreviation for

Pennsylvania

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