quillet
1 of 3noun (1)
quil·let
ˈkwilə̇t,
usually -ə̇t+V
plural -s
chiefly dialectal
: a small tract of land
quillet
2 of 3noun (2)
"
plural -s
archaic
: a subtle distinction : quibble
quillet
3 of 3noun (3)
quill·et
"
plural -s
archaic
: a small tube (as of paper)
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
origin unknown
Noun (2)
probably short for obsolete quillity, alteration of quiddity
Noun (3)
quill entry 1 + -et