Meaning ofquillin English

Noun

1. feather shaft without barbs
   The writer used a quill to sign the document.
2. a pen made from a feather
   The ancient calligrapher carefully selected a quill from the collection.
3. any writing instrument (historical context)
   The artist preferred to use a quill to create intricate designs.
4. a sharp, detachable spine (on animals)
   The porcupine's quill defended it against predators in the wild.