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inkwell

ink·well

UK/ˈɪŋk.wɛl/ uncommon

noun

1.

a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped

Synonyms

Origin

Compound of ink + well.

Phrases

  • dip one's pen in someone's inkwell
  • dip pen
  • fountain pen
  • nib pen
  • quill pen
  • you don't dip your pen in the company inkwell
  • you don't dip your pen in the inkwell

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