penknife
English
a penknife
Etymology
From Middle English penne knyfe; equivalent to pen + knife, as originally used for cutting the nib of a quill pen.
Noun
penknife (plural penknives)
- A small pocketknife; a small knife with a blade which folds into the handle. Penknives often incorporate other tools such as corkscrews, but are generally smaller than pocketknives.
Derived terms
Translations
small pocketknife
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