Inkstand
(noun)
- A small container or holder for ink, used for writing or printing.
- A small stand or holder for an inkwell.
Origin:
Late 18th century: from ink + stand.
Examples:
- He reached for the inkstand to refill his pen.
- The inkstand was made of brass and had a small well for the ink.
- The antique inkstand was a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
- The inkstand sat on the desk, next to the quill and paper.
- The inkstand was a necessary accessory for anyone who wrote letters in the 19th century.