"pen and paper" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pen and paper (uncountable)
  1. A combination which can be used for writing. Tags: uncountable Related terms: put pen to paper
    Sense id: en-pen_and_paper-en-noun-x37cmlyX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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