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quillon

[ kee-yawn ]

noun

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


quillon

/ °ì¾±Âáɔ̃ /

noun

  1. often plural either half of the extended crosspiece of a sword or dagger
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of quillon1

< French, derivative of quille pin, club < Middle High German kegel club
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of quillon1

C19: from French, diminutive of quille bowling pin, ultimately from Old High German kegil club, stake
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"The 2011 wildfire burnt down my house, all the trees, everything," Enrique Narvaez told Reuters as he watched firefighters in Quillon work to quench the blaze near his home.

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Flanked by Albemarle County Police Officer Paul Quillon’s motorcycle and Officer Katherine Kane’s Dodge Charger, more than two dozen of James’ friends cruised down Hillsdale Drive on the morning of May 26 to personally pass on greetings.

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As Quillon’s motorcycle passed by with emergency lights flashing, James’ friends slowly followed, passing her viewing stand while hooting, honking and hollering.

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Two dozen drivers showed up at the Food Lion parking lot around 10:30 a.m. on May 26, taping decorations to their vehicles and shooting the breeze until time to line up behind Quillon’s Harley-Davidson.

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Community Newspaper Holdings says Quillon will continue as publisher of The Tribune-Democrat of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and remain a regional corporate executive.

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