Definition of quill-driving in English:

quill-driving

noun ˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ

The action of working with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employment as a clerk or (hack) writer.

adjective ˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ

depreciative

That works with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employed as a clerk or (hack) writer.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Toldervy (fl. 1756). From quill + driving
early 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Playford (1657–1709). From quill + driving.

Definition of quill-driving in US English:

quill-driving

nounˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ

The action of working with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employment as a clerk or (hack) writer.

adjectiveˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ

depreciative

That works with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employed as a clerk or (hack) writer.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Toldervy (fl. 1756). From quill + driving<br>early 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Playford (1657–1709). From quill + driving.

单词	quill-driving
释义	Definition of quill-driving in English: quill-driving noun ˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ The action of working with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employment as a clerk or (hack) writer. adjective ˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ depreciative That works with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employed as a clerk or (hack) writer. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Toldervy (fl. 1756). From quill + driving early 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Playford (1657–1709). From quill + driving. Definition of quill-driving in US English: quill-driving nounˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ The action of working with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employment as a clerk or (hack) writer. adjectiveˈkwɪlˌdrʌɪvɪŋ depreciative That works with a quill or pen, especially in a tedious or repetitious job; employed as a clerk or (hack) writer. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in William Toldervy (fl. 1756). From quill + driving<br>early 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Playford (1657–1709). From quill + driving.
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