A stick of lead for writing, ruling lines, etc.; a lead pencil; (also) this as a medium for writing. Now historical.
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释义 | society > communication > writing > writing materials > writing instrument > [noun] > lead pen or pencil (7) plummet?1440 A stick of lead for writing, ruling lines, etc.; a lead pencil; (also) this as a medium for writing. Now historical. black lead?a1560 Graphite, esp. as used in pencils; (also) †a graphite pencil (obsolete). black lead pen1612 black lead pencil1660 lead-pen1682 ? a metallic pencil for ruling lines. red lead pen1682 = red lead pencil n. red lead pencil1686 a pencil containing red ochre or other red pigment. |
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