pen (2), penne

[O. French penne, from Lat. penna =(1) a feather, (2) a pen; Port. & Ital. penna; Dut. & Dan.pen; Sw.penna; Icel. penni.] I. Ordinary Language: 1. Literally: (1) A feather, a quill. "The proud peacock, overcharg'd with pens." (2) A wing.