Inkhorn

n. [Eng. ink and horn. Cf. Fr. cornet à encre, N. H. Ger. dintenhorn, M. H. Ger. tintehorn, tinthorn, O. H. Ger. tintehorn, tinctihorn.]

1Sense 1. An inkstand; — so called as formerly made of horn.

2Sense 2. A portable case for ink, pens, &c. for writing. “With a writer's inkhorn by his side.” Ezek. ix. 2.

Affected, pedantic, or pompous; — used in contempt. [Obs.] “Inkhorn terms.” Bale.