Definitions

1. noun

A person, especially a poet or writer, who is excessively fond of using words derived from obsolete or archaic sources, especially those related to printing and ink.

“The inkhornist’s writing style was criticized for being overly pretentious and obscure.”

2. noun

A pedantic or pretentious user of rare or obsolete words, especially in literature or poetry.

“The literary critic accused the author of being an inkhornist, using words that were obscure and out of place in modern writing.”