请输入您要查询的英文单词:

 

单词 pen and inkhorn
释义

Definition of pen and inkhorn in English:

pen and inkhorn

noun ˌpɛn(ə)n(d)ˈɪŋkhɔːn
  • Writing instruments consisting of a pen and inkhorn, especially as formerly carried by professional clerks; (hence) these implements viewed as symbolic of pedantry, bookishness, learnedness, etc. Now rare (historical in later use).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Claudius Hollyband (fl. 1573–1583), linguist and writer. From pen + and + ink-horn.

 
 

Definition of pen and inkhorn in US English:

pen and inkhorn

nounˌpɛn(ə)n(d)ˈɪŋkhɔːn
  • Writing instruments consisting of a pen and inkhorn, especially as formerly carried by professional clerks; (hence) these implements viewed as symbolic of pedantry, bookishness, learnedness, etc. Now rare (historical in later use).

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in Claudius Hollyband (fl. 1573–1583), linguist and writer. From pen + and + ink-horn.

 
 
随便看

 

英语词典包含464360条英英释义在线翻译词条,基本涵盖了全部常用单词的英英翻译及用法,是英语学习的有利工具。

 

Copyright © 2004-2022 Newdu.com All Rights Reserved
更新时间:2024/12/23 9:06:52