ink pen en · NOUN
Etymology
In language varieties with a vowel merger, words that formerly were audibly distinguishable become homophonous, and one way to restore some audible differentiability to such a pair is by retronymy.
Meanings
- (US, pin-pen-merger, retronym) A writing pen.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ink pens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
typewriter · inkpen · inker · inkwriter · inkwell