quillers

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Scope note
Devices used to transfer filling yarn from spools and cones to light, tapered tubes (quills or bobbins) made of wood, cardboard, fiber, or metal for use in weaving cloth. These devices comprise a large wheel with a peg or handle on one of the spokes to facilitate rapid manual turning.
quillers
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024