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Definitions from the WebGuillemetDescription:Guillemet refers to a typographical symbol often used in writing to enclose quotations, book titles, and to indicate a specific language or dialect. It appears as either double angle quotation marks (« and ») or as double quotation marks (“ and â€), depending on the language or region. Sample Sentences:1. Noun (Sense 1): In French literature, guillemets are commonly used to mark dialogue, providing clear distinctions between the spoken words and the narrative text. Example: The characters in Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" are often introduced with guillemets. 2. Noun (Sense 2): When referring to HTML tags, guillemets represent an alternative way to enclose attribute values within HTML attributes. Example: To define a hyperlink in HTML, you would use the anchor tag (link) where the URL is enclosed within guillemets. 3. Noun (Sense 3): Guillemets can also be found in linguistics as a diacritic mark used in some languages, such as Transalpine Gaulish. Example: The ancient Gauls used guillemets to signify different phonetic values in their written language. 4. Related Products: | ||||
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