quillet

1 of 3

noun (1)

quil·​let

ˈkwilə̇t,

usually -ə̇t+V

plural -s

chiefly dialectal

: a small tract of land

quillet

2 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

archaic

: a subtle distinction : quibble

quillet

3 of 3

noun (3)

quill·​et

"

plural -s

archaic

: a small tube (as of paper)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

origin unknown

Noun (2)

probably short for obsolete quillity, alteration of quiddity

Noun (3)

quill entry 1 + -et

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