reed pen

English

Etymology

English reed + pen

Noun

reed pen (plural reed pens)

Ancient form of pen, much older than quill pens, made by carving a suitable nib into the end of a reed, or a stalk of slim bamboo.

Anagrams

preened, preneed

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