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quill

/kwɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does quill mean?

noun

A writing instrument consisting of a small bird's feather, used for applying ink to paper, especially in the past. A quill pen is a type of pen that uses a quill as the nib.

Example

"The writer dipped her quill in the inkwell and began to write the letter."

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