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it comes from the word pencil. 'pen' means 'write' and 'cil' means 'utencil.'
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What writing instrument named after person?
The ballpoint pen, also known as the Biro pen, was named after its inventor, Laszlo Biro, a Hungarian-Argentinian journalist.
Is there any kind of pen that works in space?
There is a pen appropriately named the Space Pen (also known as Zero Gravity Pen) produced by the Fisher Space Pen Company. The pen itself is also advertised to write underwater.
Who started pen tapping?
a person named "Maddison larva" lol
What did Lewis waterman invent?
He did NOT invent the fountain pen he patented it. The first fountain pen was invented by a french-man named M.Bion. Lewis Waterman just improved it.
Is biro named after someone?
The ball point pen known as a biro is named after László József Bíró.
In 1884 what was invented by Lewis Waterman?
he did not invent anything he patented the fountain pen which means he improved it the first fountain pen was invented by a french-man named M.Bion many many years ago.
Who was the inventor of first pen drive?
I think it was some guy from china named George Lopez
Was the pen named after William penn?
No. The word pencil comes from theLatin word pencillus which means "little tail." The word pen is just a shortened version of the word pencil.
Who invented ball pointed pens?
In 1879 Alonzo T. Cross invented the stylographic fountain pen. Then, in 1938 a Hungarian named Jozsef Biro invented the ball point pen.
Who invented the ball point pen?
A Hungarian journalist named Laszlo Biro invented the first ballpoint pen in 1938. The Hungarian brother's, Laszlo and George Biro, made the first Ball Point Pen in 1894. It followed the first workable fountain pen which was invented by L.E. Waterman in 1884
What is a pen knife?
It is a small knife that can be kept in a pocket. It was originally named a 'pen' knife because one of the primary uses was to re-cut the end of the quill pen when it wore down. A pen knife is a small knife which can be a single blade knife or a multi tool. These pen knives finds their best place in the pocket and is used for everyday carry. The pen knives is the best self defence tools you would love to carry.
What country is named for an Italian city?
Venezuela! (little Venice)
