ink

Meanings

Noun

• A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.
• A particular type, color or container of this fluid.
• The black or dark-colored fluid ejected by squid, octopus etc, as a protective strategy.
• Publicity.
• Tattoo work.
• Cheap red wine.

Verb

• To apply ink to; to cover or smear with ink.
• To sign (a contract or similar document).
• To apply a tattoo to (someone).
• to eject ink (sense 3)

Related

Similar words

• endorse, initial, inscribe, subscribe

Origin

• From Middle English ynke, from Old French enque, from Latin encaustum, from Ancient Greek ἔγκαυστον, from ἐν + καίω. In this sense, displaced native .