guillemet
Either of the punctuation marks « or », used in several languages to indicate passages…Either of the punctuation marks « or » (or ‹ or ›), used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language, such as “ and ”.
» Using guillemets in lieu of arrows irks me.
Meaning
1 sensesEither of the punctuation marks « or » (or ‹ or ›), used in several languages to indicate passages of speech. Similar to typical quotation marks used in the English language, such as “ and ”.
Guillemet, Möwchen
ёлочкаjóločka
Examples
1 sentencesUsing guillemets in lieu of arrows irks me.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 1
Origin
From French guillemet, diminutive form of the name Guillaume (“William”), named after FrenFrom French guillemet, diminutive form of the name Guillaume (“William”), named after French typecutter Guillaume Le Bé (1525–1598) who supposedly invented the marks.
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Forms
plural: guillemets| Singular | guillemet |
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| Plural | guillemets |
regular