inkhorn etymology

Middle English word inkhorn comes from Middle English horn, horne, Middle English ink

Detailed word origin of inkhorn

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
horn, horne Middle English (enm)
ink Middle English (enm)
inkhorn Middle English (enm) A small portable container, often made of horn, used to carry ink.

Words with the same origin as inkhorn

Descendants of horn, horne
horn