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Pen as in writing instrument has evolved from the Latin word penna meaning feather (as feathers were used to make writing instruments at one time) Pen as in animal enclosure is from an old English word.

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The word "pen" originates from Latin "penna," meaning feather or wing. Feathers were commonly used as writing instruments before the invention of modern pens.

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