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inkstand
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun inkstand has 2 senses
- inkstand(n = noun.artifact) inkwell - a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped; Array is a kind of well
- inkstand(n = noun.artifact) Array - a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink; Array is a kind of tray
CIDE DICTIONARY
inkstand, n.
A small vessel for holding ink, to dip the pen into; also, a device for holding ink and writing materials. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
inkstand, n. a stand for one or more ink bottles, often incorporating a pen tray etc.
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