INKHORN
Source: 556, 560, 566, 567
Inkhorn. Inkhorn
The Hebrew word so rendered means simply a round vessel or cup for containing ink, which was generally worn by writers in the girdle (Ezek. 9:2, 3,11). The word “inkhorn” was used by the translators, because in former times in this country horns were used for containing ink.
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INKHORN. → General scriptures concerning Eze 9:2,3,11
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inkhorn. Inkhorn, n. a vessel to hold ink for writing
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Ink″horn′ (?), n. [[Ink + horn; cf. F. cornet à encre, G. dintenhorn.]] A small bottle of horn or other material formerly used for holding ink; an inkstand; a portable case for writing materials. “With a writer's inkhorn by his side.” Ezek. ix. 2. From his pocket the notary drew his papers and inkhorn. Longfellow.