| source : web1913 |
Inkhorn \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.
| source : web1913 |
Inkhorn \Ink"horn"\, a.
Learned; pedantic; affected. [Obs.] ``Inkhorn terms.''
--Bale.
| source : easton |
Inkhorn
The Hebrew word so rendered means simply a round vessel or cup
for containing ink, which was generally worn by writers in the
girdle (Ezek. 9:2, 3,11). The word "inkhorn" was used by the
translators, because in former times in this country horns were
used for containing ink.