1. a stand or rack for holding pens, pencils, ink, and other writing materials
Usage: archaic

Examples

• The antique standish on the desk held several quill pens.
• She placed her fountain pen back in the ornate silver standish.
• The Victorian standish contained compartments for ink and blotting paper.
• His grandfather’s wooden standish was passed down through generations.
• The museum displayed an elaborate brass standish from the 18th century.