The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Inkstand \Ink"stand`\, n. A small vessel for holding ink, to dip the pen into; also, a device for holding ink and writing materials. [1913 Webster]WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
inkstand n 1: a small well holding writing ink into which a pen can be dipped [syn: inkwell, inkstand] 2: a tray or stand for writing implements and containers for ink