Quill

Pronunciation: /kwɪl/

Definitions of quill

noun the hollow, horny tube forming the main part of a feather

Example Sentences

A1 She used a quill to write a letter in the olden days.

A2 The author dipped the quill in ink before starting to write the novel.

B1 The calligrapher's quill pen created beautiful script on the parchment.

B2 The antique shop had a collection of quills from different historical periods.

C1 The artist carefully selected a quill with just the right flexibility for intricate detail work.

C2 The quill used by the famous poet was displayed in a museum exhibit showcasing literary artifacts.

Examples of quill in a Sentence

formal The author dipped the quill into the inkwell before starting to write.

informal I found a beautiful quill at the antique shop and decided to buy it.

slang Check out this cool quill I got for writing my notes.

figurative Her words flowed from her like ink from a quill, effortlessly and beautifully.

Grammatical Forms of quill

• past tense: quilled
• plural: quills
• comparative: more quill
• superlative: most quill
• present tense: quills
• future tense: will quill
• perfect tense: have quilled
• continuous tense: is quilling
• singular: quill
• positive degree: quill
• infinitive: to quill
• gerund: quilling
• participle: quilling

Origin and Evolution of quill

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quill' originated from the Latin word 'quillus' which means a large feather or pen.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the feather of a bird used as a writing instrument, the word 'quill' evolved to also refer to the metal or plastic shaft that holds the ink in a pen.