pennal
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editFrom German Pennal, from Latin penna (“feather, quill”).
Noun
editpennal (plural pennals)
- (historical) A freshman at a German university.
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Etymology
editFrom German Pennal, from Latin pennale, derived from Latin penna (feather, quill). Used in Swedish since 1560.
Noun
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- (Finland) a pen-box, pencil case
- (dated) a beginning student, subject to hazing
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