stylograph

[stahy-luh-graf, -grahf]

noun

1. a fountain pen in which the writing point is a fine, hollow tube instead of a nib.

stylograph

/ -ˌɡrɑːf, ˈstaɪləˌɡræf /

noun

1. a fountain pen having a fine hollow tube as the writing point instead of a nib

Word History and Origins

Origin of stylograph¹

First recorded in 1865–70; stylo- ¹ + -graph

Word History and Origins

Origin of stylograph¹

C19: from _styl ( _us ) + _-graph

Example Sentences

"Yes," said Andy, his stylograph moving in mid-air.

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The stylograph hung longingly over the cable form; it wanted to write "Interjection."

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There were portraits—quite unrecognisable—of us in several of the illustrated weeklies, together with sketches of and interviews with us both, contributed by Miss Ruth's facile stylograph, and an account of the Professor, contributed by himself.

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Supposing I had felt wicked and had burned you stylograph pen, shouldn't I be sorry for having injured you?

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An ivory penholder and gilt nib had no charms for her, so the humble vulcanite of the stylograph of her stenography days was selected, and she prepared to write.

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Related Words

• fountain pen 
• marker 
• stick