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English word origin

Etymology of pean

Derived from Middle French penne (“feather”), from penna (“feather”); doublet of pen and penna.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A heraldic fur of gold spots on a black field.

adj

In blazon, a heraldic fur of a black field with gold spots.

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Derived from Middle French penne (“feather”), from penna (“feather”); doublet of pen and penna.

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  • Doublet mentionpenen
  • Doublet mentionpennaen
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