pen
UK: pen | US: pen
n. a tool used for writing or drawing with ink
n. an enclosure for domestic animals (e.g., sheep)
vt. to write or compose (e.g., "pen a letter")
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The word "pen" originates from the Latin penna (feather), as early writing instruments were made from bird feathers. Over time, the term evolved to refer to any tool used for writing, regardless of material. The unrelated meaning "enclosure" comes from Old English penn, of Germanic origin, showing how homonyms can arise from distinct linguistic roots.
She signed the contract with a blue pen.
The farmer repaired the sheep pen before winter.
The poet penned his most famous work in 1820.
Always keep a spare pen in your bag.
The journalist penned a scathing editorial about corruption.