Definition of Pen-friend

1. Noun. A person you come to know by frequent friendly correspondence.

Exact synonyms: Pen Pal
Generic synonyms: Correspondent, Letter Writer

Definition of Pen-friend

1. Noun. alternative spelling of penfriend ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pen-friend

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pemphixes
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pemtumomab
pen
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pen-and-ink
pen-and-wash
pen-friend (current term)
pen-name
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pen drive
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pen name
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pen nib
pen pal
pen pals

Literary usage of Pen-friend

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Memoirs of the Forty-five First Years of the Life of James Lackington by James Lackington (1830)
"SINCE your pen, friend unknown, such improvement conveys, Tis but justice to you that this tribute repays ; For when in the bosom mild gratitude burns, ..."

2. Memoirs of the Forty-five Years of the Life of James Lackington, Bookseller. by James Lackington (1829)
"SINCE your pen, friend unknown, such improvement conveys, Tis but justice to you that this tribute repays; For when in the bosom mild gratitude burns, ..."

3. The Cabinet of Irish Literature: Selections from the Works of the Chief Poet by Charles Anderson Read, Thomas Power O'Connor (1893)
"In a short time he disposed of his house at Twickenham, dismissed his servants, and laid down his pen. Friend after friend pleaded with him against this ..."

4. Journal of Horticulture, Cottage Gardener and Country Gentlemen (1875)
"... a nice pen. Friend "Elijah" seems to have a finger in every pio ; we do not doubt he will ;et many a plum out of this his new venture. ..."

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