quirl

Meanings

• noun

  A type of quill pen used for writing.

  - "He dipped the quirl into the ink and began to write."
  - "The antique shop sold a beautiful collection of quirls."

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Variants

List of all variants of quirl that leads to same result
quill , quills , quilled , quilling

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'cyrle' meaning 'feather'.

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Trivia

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1. The quirl was used extensively in the production of illuminated manuscripts.

2. The use of the quirl declined with the invention of the fountain pen in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quill pen: A writing instrument made from a feather, typically a goose or turkey feather.

2. Calligraphy: The art of creating beautiful handwriting or lettering.

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Culture

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The quirl was a popular writing instrument during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods.

How to Memorize "quirl"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a feather being shaped into a pen.
   - Visualize the quirl being dipped into ink and writing on parchment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the quirl with the art of calligraphy.
   - Think of the quirl as a tool used by writers in the past.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember Quills Are Used For Writing.
   - Quirl: A Quiver Full Of Writing Feathers.

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