Definitions for: Inkhorn






Webster (1913) Definition: Ink"horn`, n. [Ink + horn; cf. F. cornet [`a] 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", a.
Learned; pedantic; affected. [Obs.] ``Inkhorn terms.''
--Bale.

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