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guillemet

Pronunciation: /ˈgiːmeɪ, gijmɛ/

Definition of guillemet

noun

  • each of a pair of punctuation marks (« ») used as quotation marks in French and other European languages.

Origin:

French, of uncertain origin; probably derived from the male forename Guillaume or the surname Guillemet

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