inkstand

[ ingk-stand ]

noun
  1. a small stand, usually on a desk, for holding ink, pens, etc.

  2. a small container for ink.

Origin of inkstand

1
First recorded in 1765–75; ink + stand

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British Dictionary definitions for inkstand

inkstand

/ (ˈɪŋkˌstænd) /


noun
  1. a stand or tray on which are kept writing implements and containers for ink

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