2. Verb. (third-person singular of quell) ¹
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Definition of Quells
1. quell [v] - See also: quell
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quells
Literary usage of Quells
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1916)
"New Repub 8:58-9 Ag 19 '16 Mayor Mitchel quells another uprising. Survey 36:531
Ag 26 '16 Neutrality in strikes. New Repub 8:28-30 Ag New York car strike. ..."
2. History of the Romans Under the Empire by Charles Merivale (1865)
"He quells a mutiny among his troops at Placentia, and hastens to Eome.—His
financial and political measures.— follow Pompeius across the sea. ..."
3. A History of Missouri from the Earliest Explorations and Settlements Until by Louis Houck (1908)
"... Troops of General Dodge Swim the Missouri River — Capture of the Miamis —
General Dodge quells a Mutiny and Prevents Massacre of Indian Captives —. ..."
4. The History of India by Mountstuart Elphinstone (1841)
"Selim had much to fear from disaffection at quells an home as well as from the
declared rebels; but he rebellion, anticipated all movements against him by ..."
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