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 Definitions of penknife  [ˈpɛnˌnaɪf]  

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Definition of 'penknife' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) penknife
a small pocketknife, formerly one used for making and sharpening quill pens.

Etymology:  (1400–50)

Definition of 'penknife' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) penknife
a small pocketknife; originally used to cut quill pens
Definition of 'penknife' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) penknife
a small pocketknife; formerly, a knife used for making and mending quill pens

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