Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inkhorn
Noun
/ˈɪŋkhɔrn/
Definition
A small container used for holding ink, especially one carried by a writer or scholar.
Examples
- The scholar carried his inkhorn filled with specially mixed ink.
- In the 17th century, an inkhorn was an essential tool for any serious writer.
- He took out his inkhorn, dipped his quill, and began to write.
Meaning
Historically, an inkhorn is a portable ink container that scholars and writers used for their work. It is often associated with the writing styles and practices of the past.
Synonyms
- ink container
- ink well
- inkpot
