Definition of quill

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Quill (n.) A spindle, or spool, as of reed or wood, upon which the thread for the woof is wound in a shuttle..

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Harpsichord :: Harpsichord (n.) A harp-shaped instrument of music set horizontally on legs, like the grand piano, with strings of wire, played by the fingers, by means of keys provided with quills, instead of hammers, for striking the strings. It is now superseded by the piano..
Quilled :: Quilled (a.) Furnished with quills; also, shaped like quills..
Self-possessed :: Self-possessed (a.) Composed or tranquill in mind, manner, etc.; undisturbed..
Pinion :: Pinion (n.) A feather; a quill.
Ratteen :: Ratteen (n.) A thick woolen stuff quilled or twilled.
Quill :: Quill (n.) One of the large feathers of a bird's wing, or one of the rectrices of the tail; also, the stock of such a feather..
Calamus :: Calamus (n.) The horny basal portion of a feather; the barrel or quill.
Stifle :: Stiff-tailed (a.) Having the quill feathers of the tail somewhat rigid.
Longipennate :: Longipennate (a.) Having long wings, or quills..
Tranquilliized :: Tranquilliized () of Tranquilliz.
Tertiary :: Tertiary (n.) One of the quill feathers which are borne upon the basal joint of the wing of a bird. See Illust. of Bird.
Jonquil :: Jonquil (n.) Alt. of Jonquill.
Blanquillo :: Blanquillo (n.) A large fish of Florida and the W. Indies (Caulolatilus chrysops). It is red, marked with yellow..
Quill :: Quill (n.) Something having the form of a quil.
Sao :: Sao (n.) Any marine annelid of the genus Hyalinaecia, especially H. tubicola of Europe, which inhabits a transparent movable tube resembling a quill in color and texture..
Stationery :: Stationery (n.) The articles usually sold by stationers, as paper, pens, ink, quills, blank books, etc..
Crow-quill :: Crow-quill (n.) A quill of the crow, or a very fine pen made from such a quill..
Plectrum :: Plectrum (n.) A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments..
Rest :: Rest (n.) A state of quiet or repose; a cessation from motion or labor; tranquillity; as, rest from mental exertion; rest of body or mind..
Tranquillizing :: Tranquillizing () of Tranquilliz.
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