| 单词 | pen-nibber |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspen-nibber pen-nibber n. (a) now historical, an instrument for mending or sharpening the nib of a pen; †(b) (somewhat derogatory) a person who uses a pen-nib, a writer (obsolete). ΚΠ 1823 Trans. Soc. Arts 40 App. i. 252 This operation..may be performed still more accurately by the Pen-nibber here represented. a1848 I. D'Israeli Curiosities of Lit. (1875) 312/2 This Vasari of writing-masters relates the controversies and the libels of many a pen-nibber. 1902 Chambers's Jrnl. Nov. 692/2 He had in everyday use: (1) wash-hand tray..(13) pen-nibber, (14) ruler. < as lemmas |
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