quilled

[ kwild ]

adjective

1. rolled or incurved into a narrow tubular form.

Word History and Origins

Origin of quilled¹

First recorded in 1720–30; quill + -ed ³

Example Sentences

Now, however, the informal type replaces the stiff, formal quilled flowers of that period.

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His wings have been quilled thrice, and are now up again: he will be able to fly after us to Ireland, if he be willing.

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Would nothing fit yon theatrical ijiot but stamping my new quilled Regents flat?

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Every bit of her quilled and crimped hear-gear and neckwear, once as white as snow, was ruined.

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The center of the flower is of small quilled petals, pure white in color.

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