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inkhorn

/ɪŋkɔrn/ noun · British & US
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What does inkhorn mean?

noun

A container for ink, especially one made of horn, or a person who uses such a container. A person who uses elaborate or affected language.

Example

"The antique dealer carefully poured the ink from the inkhorn onto the parchment."

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