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inkpot

/ˈɪŋkˌpɑːt/
ink · pot
Plural:inkpots
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• noun

1

A small jar, bottle, or container used for holding writing ink into which a dip pen or quill is dipped.

Example

"The calligrapher carefully dipped her brass nib into the glass inkpot before addressing the envelope."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed as a transparent compound of 'ink' (from Old French 'enque', ultimately from Ancient Greek 'enkauston' meaning 'burnt in') and 'pot' (from Old English 'pott').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inkpot. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inkpot
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