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Webster 1913 Edition
Inkhorn
Ink′hornˊ
,Noun.
[
Ink
+ horn
; cf. F. cornet à encre
, G. dintenhorn
.] A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials.
“With a writer’s inkhorn by his side.” Ezek. ix. 2.
From his pocket the notary drew his papers and
inkhorn
. Longfellow.
Ink′horn′
,Adj.
Learned; pedantic; affected.
[Obs.]
“Inkhorn terms.” Bale.
Webster 1828 Edition
Inkhorn
INK'HORN
,Noun.
1.
A small vessel used to hold ink on a writing table or desk, or for carrying it about the person. Inkhorns are made of horn, glass or stone.2.
A portable case for the instruments of writing.Definition 2024
inkhorn
inkhorn
English
Noun
inkhorn (plural inkhorns)
- (archaic) A small portable container, often made of horn, used to carry ink.
- Longfellow
- From his pocket the notary drew his papers and inkhorn.
- Longfellow
- (used attributively, pejorative, of vocabulary) Pedantic, obscurely scholarly.
Derived terms
- inkhorn term (see also gallipot words (gallipot))
Translations
small portable ink container
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as adjective, of vocabulary: pedantic