quillet

[ kwil-it ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a subtlety or quibble.

quillet

/ ˈkwɪlɪt /

noun

1. archaic.
   a quibble or subtlety

Other Words From

• quillet·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillet¹

1580–90; earlier quillity, variant of quiddity

Word History and Origins

Origin of quillet¹

C16: from earlier quillity, perhaps an alteration of quiddity

Example Sentences

You may take the witness, if you wish to cross-examine her, said Mr. Quillet.

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Quillet, whispered Hogjaw, you have caught a tartar, I think.

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Wallingford was then turned over to Mr. Quillet for cross-examination.

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Stop, said Quillet, dont tell anything about what your husband said.

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We ask your Honor to exclude what defendant said, exclaimed Quillet.

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