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.
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Ink"horn", a.
Learned; pedantic; affected.
[Obs.] "
Inkhorn terms."
Bale.
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