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单词 pennal
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Definition of pennal in English:

pennal

noun ˈpɛnl
rare, historical
  • In German Protestant universities: a freshman.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Biblical Repertory. From German Pennal (masculine) young student (early modern German pennal) from Pennal (neuter) pen-case (from post-classical Latin pennale pen-case; from penna pen + classical Latin -āle), with allusion to the habit among freshmen of carrying about with them their pen-cases for use at lectures.

 
 

Definition of pennal in US English:

pennal

nounˈpɛnl
rare, historical
  • In German Protestant universities: a freshman.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Biblical Repertory. From German Pennal (masculine) young student (early modern German pennal) from Pennal (neuter) pen-case (from post-classical Latin pennale pen-case; from penna pen + classical Latin -āle), with allusion to the habit among freshmen of carrying about with them their pen-cases for use at lectures.

 
 
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