Synonyms for quill

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kwil

Phonetic Transcription : kwɪl

Définition of quill

Origin : c.1400, "piece of reed or hollow stem of a feather," probably related to Middle High German kil "quill," from Low German quiele, of unknown origin. Meaning "pen made from a (goose) quill" is from 1550s; that of "porcupine spine" is from c.1600.

noun feather

Example sentences :

His only nourishment was milk, drawn from a bottle through a quill.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

When he flaps his wings or even moves a quill the thunder peals.
Extract from : « Indian Legends of Vancouver Island » by Alfred Carmichael

In reality they are birds of the same feather: each has a quill and uses it.
Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

The Sibyl picked them up and wrote with an eagle's quill on each.
Extract from : « Classic Myths » by Mary Catherine Judd

From his poem, "On receiving an eagle's quill from Lake Superior."
Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various

She put the quill into his hand and spread the paper before him.
Extract from : « The Shadow of a Crime » by Hall Caine

Then he drew towards him a sheet of paper, and, taking a quill, he sat toying with it.
Extract from : « Bardelys the Magnificent » by Rafael Sabatini

There was no sound in the room but the scratch and splutter of his quill.
Extract from : « The Historical Nights Entertainment, Second Series » by Rafael Sabatini

He laid down his quill and loaded his pair of silver-mounted pistols.
Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill

For example, a quill or a scroll may be the basis for such a "crest."
Extract from : « How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) » by Mary Owens Crowther

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