quill — a large feather from a bird's wing or tail, especially one used as a pen
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large feather from a bird's wing or tail, especially one used as a pen
Pronunciation (IPA): /kwɪl/
Example Sentences
- Harry Potter's first magical writing experience was with a quill that had a mind of its own.
- The porcupine's quills are nature's way of saying 'please maintain social distance.'
- Shakespeare probably wrote his masterpieces with a quill, not knowing he was creating homework assignments for future students.
quill
NOUN[/kwɪl/]
a large feather from a bird's wing or tail, especially one used as a pen
The scholar dips his quill in ink and writes a royal decree.
On the hill, with quill held still!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'quille', derived from Old French 'quille' meaning 'pin' or 'stick'. Originally referred to a tool for winding thread, but later came to mean a feather pen.
Breakdown
quill (from Old French 'quille' meaning stick or pin - no clear prefix/suffix breakdown)
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📝Examples
“Harry Potter's first magical writing experience was with a quill that had a mind of its own.”
“The porcupine's quills are nature's way of saying 'please maintain social distance.'”
“Shakespeare probably wrote his masterpieces with a quill, not knowing he was creating homework assignments for future students.”
“Medieval scribes used quills to copy manuscripts in monasteries.”
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