quillons

quill·ons
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UK/ˈkwɪlənz/UK/ˈkijɔ̃/

A form of quillon — Synonym of crossguard (“a metal bar fixed between, and at right angles to, the blade and the handle of a sword or other bladed weapon that stops an opponent's similar weapon from sliding along the blade and injuring the hand of the person wielding the sword”).

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of quillon
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APA

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MLA

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Chicago

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