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inkstand

noun
ink·​stand | \ ˈiÅ‹k-ËŒstand How to pronounce inkstand (audio) \

Definition of inkstand

: inkwell also : a stand with fittings for holding ink and pens

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 Artifact buffs: Keep an eye out for the original inkstand used to sign the Declaration of Independence, as well as an original draft of the Constitution. — Juliet Izon, Country Living, "7 Patriotic Sights to Take In on the Ultimate Philadelphia Road Trip," 15 Nov. 2018 An enameled gold inkstand presented by the maharajah of Benares. — J.s. Marcus, WSJ, "Souvenirs of a Prince’s Passage to India," 18 May 2018

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First Known Use of inkstand

1768, in the meaning defined above

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inkstand

noun
ink·​stand | \ ˈiÅ‹k-ËŒstand How to pronounce inkstand (audio) \

Kids Definition of inkstand

: a small stand for holding ink and pens

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