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penknife

Meaning of “penknife”

A small knife used for making and mending pens.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Jeremiah 36:23

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The KJV occurrence

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Jeremiah 36:23
And it came to pass, that when Jehudi had read three or four leaves, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, until all the roll was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Jeremiah 36:23 · retained source text

And it came to passe that when Iehudi had read three or foure leaues, he cut it with the penknife, and cast it into the fire that was on the hearth, vntill all the roule was consumed in the fire that was on the hearth.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A small knife used for making and mending pens.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 272