Goose-pen

noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An enclosure for geese.
  2. 2
    A quill pen. obsolete
Verb
  1. 1
    To write with a quill pen. rare

    "Upon the infinitely wise countrywoman's suggestion, she goose-penned, from the edge of her bed, on a side table with cabriole legs, a love letter and took five minutes to reread it in a languorous but loud voice […]"

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"Upon the infinitely wise countrywoman's suggestion, she goose-penned, from the edge of her bed, on a side table with cabriole legs, a love letter and took five minutes to reread it in a languorous but loud voice […]"

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