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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. Source: opted
2. a. Learned; pedantic; affected. Source: opted
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. Source: adambom
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. Source: ecdict

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case formerly horn inkstand material materials portable small writing affected holding learned pedantic drew Longfellow notary papers pocket side

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