The method of supporting the wires on tall posts was then adopted by Mr. Cooke, the wires being insulated from the posts at the points of suspension, by passing them through quills. 弗雷德里克·科利尔·贝克维尔.伟大的事实.
I had some quills to make into pens. 夏洛蒂·勃朗特.雪莉.
These messages were placed on delicate films, rolled up, and packed in quills. Edward W. Byrn.十九世纪发明进展.