English dictionary
penknife
/'p/E/n,n/aI/f/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and mending quill pens.
Source: webster1913