Definition of quill

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Quill (v. t.) To plaint in small cylindrical ridges, called quillings; as, to quill a ruffle..

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Quill :: Quill (n.) Something having the form of a quil.
Squillae :: Squillas (pl. ) of Squill.
Self-possessed :: Self-possessed (a.) Composed or tranquill in mind, manner, etc.; undisturbed..
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..
Quill :: Quill (n.) A pen for writing made by sharpening and splitting the point or nib of the stock of a feather; as, history is the proper subject of his quill..
Quiet :: Quiet (v. t.) To calm; to appease; to pacify; to lull; to allay; to tranquillize; as, to quiet the passions; to quiet clamors or disorders; to quiet pain or grief..
Sea Onion :: Sea onion () The officinal squill. See Squill.
Pirn :: Pirn (n.) A quill or reed on which thread or yarn is wound; a bobbin; also, the wound yarn on a weaver's shuttle; also, the reel of a fishing rod..
Jonquil :: Jonquil (n.) Alt. of Jonquill.
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.
Stifle :: Stiff-tailed (a.) Having the quill feathers of the tail somewhat rigid.
Plectrum :: Plectrum (n.) A small instrument of ivory, wood, metal, or quill, used in playing upon the lyre and other stringed instruments..
Quill :: Quill (n.) A spine of the hedgehog or porcupine.
Stalk :: Stalk (n.) That which resembes the stalk of a plant, as the stem of a quill..
Quill :: Quill (n.) A hollow spindle.
Longipennate :: Longipennate (a.) Having long wings, or quills..
Pacify :: Pacify (v. t.) To make to be at peace; to appease; to calm; to still; to quiet; to allay the agitation, excitement, or resentment of; to tranquillize; as, to pacify a man when angry; to pacify pride, appetite, or importunity..
Rectrix :: Rectrix (n.) One of the quill feathers of the tail of a bird.
Heart''s-ease :: Heart's-ease (n.) Ease of heart; peace or tranquillity of mind or feeling.
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 It is now superseded by the piano..
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