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quillet

noun quil·let \ ˈkwilə̇t , usually -ə̇t+V \

Definition of quillet

plural -s
chiefly dialectal
: a small tract of land

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Origin and Etymology of quillet

origin unknown

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quillet

noun \ " \

Definition of quillet

plural -s
archaic
: a subtle distinction : quibble

Origin and Etymology of quillet

probably short for obsolete quillity, alteration of quiddity

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quillet

noun quill·et \ " \

Definition of quillet

plural -s
archaic
: a small tube (as of paper)

Origin and Etymology of quillet

1quill + -et

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