quillon

IPA(Pronunciation)

Noun

The guard of a sword or other bladed weapon designed to protect the hand from harm. / Either of the two arms of such a guard.

Japanese Meaning

武器から手を守るための部分、特に剣の鍔（つば）で、その両側の突起部のいずれかを指す。

He noticed a small notch on the quillon where it had caught an opponent's blade.

彼は相手の刃を受け止めたためにできた、鍔の小さな欠けに気づいた。

Sense（1）

The guard of a sword or other bladed weapon designed to protect the hand from harm.

Sense（2）

Either of the two arms of such a guard.

quillons

（ plural ）