quillon
either of two transverse projecting members forming the cross guard of a sword.
Origin of quillon
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How to use quillon in a sentence
The Main-gauche is also of the dagger order, but has a broad knuckle-guard and long straight quillons.
Armour & Weapons | Charles John FfoulkesThe quillons curve upwards towards the point and the pommel is frequently decorated with the badge or arms of the owner.
Armour & Weapons | Charles John FfoulkesThe sword, unsheathed, is a magnificent weapon with gilt or brass pommel and grip and horizontally curved quillons.
Armour in England | J. Starkie GardnerThe guard is of gilded iron, the quillons flat and drooping, and with two branches to the ricasso.
Spanish Arms and Armour | Albert F. CalvertThe quillons and guards resemble the coils of a serpent, and are elaborately chased and incrusted with silver.
Spanish Arms and Armour | Albert F. Calvert
British Dictionary definitions for quillon
/ (French kijɔ̃) /
(often plural) either half of the extended crosspiece of a sword or dagger
Origin of quillon
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