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quill pen

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun quill pen has 1 sense
  1. quill, quill pen - pen made from a bird's feather
    --1 is a kind of pen

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Quill Pen

Definition:

A quill pen is a writing instrument made from a bird's feather, usually the primary flight feather of a large bird like a goose or a swan, that is sharpened and used for writing.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A writing instrument made from a bird's feather.

"The poet dipped the quill pen into the inkwell and began composing his masterpiece."

Sense 2:

Noun: The primary flight feather of a large bird used as a writing instrument.

"She picked up a delicate quill pen and wrote a heartfelt letter to her beloved."

Usages:

Usage 1:

Historical: Quill pens were widely used as writing instruments before the invention of the modern fountain pen.

"During the Middle Ages, scribes meticulously wrote manuscripts using quill pens."

Usage 2:

Artistic: In calligraphy and art, quill pens are still favored by some artists for their expressive and traditional feel.

"The calligrapher gracefully crafted the intricate letters using a quill pen."

Usage 3:

Collectible: Quill pens are often sought after by collectors due to their historical significance.

"The antique store displayed rare quill pens from the 18th century."

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