quillet
[ kwil-it ]
nounArchaic.
a subtlety or quibble.
Origin of quillet
11580–90; earlier quillity, variant of quiddity
Other words from quillet
- quil·let·ed, adjective
Words Nearby quillet
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How to use quillet in a sentence
You may take the witness, if you wish to cross-examine her, said Mr. quillet.
The White Rose of Memphis | William C. Falknerquillet, whispered Hogjaw, you have caught a tartar, I think.
The White Rose of Memphis | William C. FalknerWallingford was then turned over to Mr. quillet for cross-examination.
The White Rose of Memphis | William C. FalknerStop, said quillet, dont tell anything about what your husband said.
The White Rose of Memphis | William C. FalknerWe ask your Honor to exclude what defendant said, exclaimed quillet.
The White Rose of Memphis | William C. Falkner
British Dictionary definitions for quillet
quillet
/ (ˈkwɪlɪt) /
noun
archaic a quibble or subtlety
Origin of quillet
1C16: from earlier quillity, perhaps an alteration of quiddity
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