standish
noun
a stand for ink, pens, and other writing materials.
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standish
1 American
[stan-dish]
/ ˈstæn dɪʃ /
noun
Archaic.
Standish
2
American
[stan-dish]
/ ˈstæn dɪʃ /
noun
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Burt L., pseudonym of Gilbert Patten.
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Myles or Miles c1584–1656, American settler, born in England: military leader in Plymouth Colony.
Standish
1
British
/ ˈstændɪʃ /
noun
standish
2
British
/ ˈstændɪʃ /
noun
Etymology
Origin of standish
1425–75; late Middle English; origin uncertain; perhaps stand + dish
Example Sentences
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I can no more: the ink freezes as I take it from the standish to the paper, though close to a large stove.
From The History of Emily Montague by Frances Brooke
The reassured Isabella, rejoicing in the glad beams of his brightening eyes, held the standish.
From The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter
A small goose-quill, yclep'd a pen, From magazine of standish Drawn forth, 's more dreadful to the Dean, Than any sword we brandish.
From The Poems of Jonathan Swift, D.D., Volume 2 by William Ernst Browning
He nodded dismissal, wheeled his chair around to the table, dipped a pen in the standish, and pulled an account-book toward him.
From At Last by Marion Harland
Audrey came back to the present with a start, took up a pen, and drew the standish nearer.
From Audrey by Mary Johnston
Holy Trinity Tattoo Studio in Standish managed to squeeze Sean in before England took on Norway in the quarter final, teeing up Wednesday night's mouth-watering semi against old foes Argentina.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The firm’s sole female partner, Close’s Dina Standish, blesses their exit, encouraging them to take Nash-Betts’ lead investigator, Emerald Greene, with them.
From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2025
But the strategies behind running a successful bricks-and-mortar store are shifting, Standish said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
“The declining popularity of Black Friday, coupled with consumers starting their holiday shopping early, means that retailers and brands need to engage consumers throughout the season,” Jill Standish, head of Accenture’s Retail Group said.
From Reuters ● Oct. 12, 2021
Mistress Standish among the first, but there are many whose end I see at hand.
From A Pilgrim Maid A Story of Plymouth Colony in 1620 by Marion Ames Taggart
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