Etymology

porte-crayon

Today it means: An instrument (typically a metallic tube with a clasp) used to hold a pencil, lead etc. for drawing. Full definition →

First used 18th c.French porte-crayon
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The story

  1. French · derived fromporte-crayon
  2. English todayporte-crayon

From French porte-crayon, from porter (“to carry”) + crayon (“a crayon”).

First known use, by meaning

  • from 18th c. An instrument (typically a metallic tube with a clasp) used to hold a pencil, lead etc. for drawing.

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