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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.

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Q: Was the pen named after William penn?
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Which state was named for William penn?

Pennsylvania was named for William Penn.


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William Penn founded PA and sold land very cheaply and King Charles II named it after his father Admiral Sir William Penn. William Penn


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Delaware was founded in 1764 by an English sailor named William Penn. :(:):(:)


Did William penn have cars when he lived?

No, that is, if you're talking about the William Penn in which Pennsylvania is named after. If not, I can't help you.


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