Penn
[ pen ]
/ pɛn /
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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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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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