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A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials.

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  1. n. A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials.
  2. a. Learned; pedantic; affected.
  3. A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used forholding 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.
  4. n. A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials. a. Learned; pedantic; affected.