Quill

kwil, n. A large, strong feather, — used for writing-pens, etc.; a pen; a spine or prickle, as of a porcupine; a piece of small reed, on which weavers wind thread. (Mus.) The tube of a musical instrument. — v. t. [quilled (kwild), -LiXG.l To plait, or form with small ridges like quills or reeds; to wind on quill, as thread or yarn. — QuilKing, re. A narrow border or trimming of lace, etc., folded so as to semble a row of quills.