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Inkhorn
Pronunciation : Ink"horn`
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Ink + horn; cf. F. cornet ? encre, G. dintenhorn.]
Definition : Defn: 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Ink"horn"
Part of Speech : a.
Definition : Defn: Learned; pedantic; affected. [Obs.] "Inkhorn terms." Bale.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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