inkhorn

Ink"horn`, n. Etym: [Ink + horn; cf. F. cornet à encre, G. dintenhorn.] Defn: 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. Ink"horn", a. Defn: Learned; pedantic; affected. [Obs.] "Inkhorn terms." Bale.

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