quillon

[ kee-yawn ]

noun

, plural quil·lons [kee-, yawn].

1. either of two transverse projecting members forming the cross guard of a sword.

quillon

/ kijɔ̃ /

noun

1. often plural either half of the extended crosspiece of a sword or dagger

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillon¹

< French, derivative of quille pin, club < Middle High German kegel club

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillon¹

C19: from French, diminutive of quille bowling pin, ultimately from Old High German kegil club, stake

Example Sentences

The earliest swords which have been found have no quillon or cross guard.

From Project Gutenberg

On the shores of a lake in Travancore, not far from the remote cantonment of Quillon, stands a monument to the memory of a dog.

From Project Gutenberg