penknife
The origin and history of penknife.
Etymology
From pen + knife — originally a small knife used to sharpen (cut a "nib" into) quill pens.
The origin and history of penknife.
From pen + knife — originally a small knife used to sharpen (cut a "nib" into) quill pens.
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