guillemet

noun

: either of the marks « or » used as quotation marks in French writing

Word History

Etymology

French, from diminutive of Guillaume William (perhaps a printer's name)

First Known Use

circa 1905, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guillemet was circa 1905

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“Guillemet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guillemet. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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