quillon

[ kee-yawn ]

noun,plural quil·lons [kee-yawn]. /kiˈyɔ̃/.
  1. either of two transverse projecting members forming the cross guard of a sword.

Origin of quillon

1
<French, derivative of quille pin, club <Middle High German kegel club

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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 &amp; Weapons | Charles John Ffoulkes
  • The quillons curve upwards towards the point and the pommel is frequently decorated with the badge or arms of the owner.

    Armour &amp; Weapons | Charles John Ffoulkes
  • The sword, unsheathed, is a magnificent weapon with gilt or brass pommel and grip and horizontally curved quillons.

    Armour in England | J. Starkie Gardner
  • The guard is of gilded iron, the quillons flat and drooping, and with two branches to the ricasso.

    Spanish Arms and Armour | Albert F. Calvert
  • The 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

quillon

/ (French kijɔ̃) /


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

Origin of quillon

1
C19: from French, diminutive of quille bowling pin, ultimately from Old High German kegil club, stake

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