About The Word Penknife
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Penknife
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What's The Definition Of Penknife?
[n] a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
Synonyms | Synonyms for Penknife: Related Terms | Find terms related to Penknife: See Also | pocket knife | pocketknife Penknife In Webster's Dictionary \Pen"knife`\, n.; pl. {Penknives}. [Pen + knife.]
A small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and
mending quill pens.
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