ink well

A form of inkwell — A container for ink, designed and usually positioned so that a person may conveniently dip a pen (such as a dip pen or quill pen) into it whenever a refill is needed.

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Meanings

nounink well (plural ink wells)

plural ink wells

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of inkwell.
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