“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
INKHORNS
Noun
inkhorns
plural of inkhorn
Source: Wiktionary
INKHORN
Ink"horn`, n. Etym: [Ink + horn; cf. F. cornet Ă encre, G. dintenhorn.]
Definition: 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.
Definition: Learned; pedantic; affected. [Obs.] "Inkhorn terms." Bale.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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