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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 ”), 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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