inkaust

Polish

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) ink

Etymology

Derived from Latin encaustum (purple ink used by Roman emperors to sign documents, the red ink used by Roman and Greek rulers to sign documents).

Origin

Latin

encaustum

Gloss

purple ink used by Roman emperors to sign documents, the red ink used by Roman and Greek rulers to sign documents

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