standish

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English standisshe, standys, standyshe, stantif, stantys, staundische, staundys, stauntyff, stauntys, stonndis, stontis, possibly equivalent to stand (noun or verb) +‎ -ish (forms with -f may be substantival uses of Middle English stantif (standing)).

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Noun

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standish (plural standishes)

  1. (obsolete) A stand to hold ink, pens, and other writing accessories; an inkstand.