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Penn

(pĕn), William 1644-1718.

English Quaker colonizer in America. He founded the colony of Pennsylvania in 1681.

Penn

, Sir William 1621-1670.

English admiral noted for his service in several naval battles against the Dutch (1665-1667).

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Penn

(pɛn)

1. (Biography) Irving. 1917–2009, US photographer, noted for his portraits and his innovations in colour photography

2. (Biography) William. 1644–1718, English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania

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Penn

(pɛn)

n.

1. Sir William, 1621–70, English admiral.

2. his son, William, 1644–1718, English Quaker: founder of Pennsylvania.

Penn.

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Pennsylvania.

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Noun	1.	Penn - Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718) William Penn
	2.	Penn - a university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Ivy League - a league of universities and colleges in the northeastern United States that have a reputation for scholastic achievement and social prestige Keystone State, Pennsylvania, PA - a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

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