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InkhornEASTON'S

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.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 3rd ed. (1897), public domain.

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