inkhorn

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CIDE DICTIONARY

inkhorn, n. [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. Ezek. ix. 2. [1913 Webster]

"From his pocket the notary drew his papers and inkhorn." [1913 Webster]

inkhorn, a.

Learned; pedantic; affected. Bale. [1913 Webster]

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