guillemet
The origin and history of guillemet.
Etymology
Comes from French guillemet, a diminutive of the name Guillaume (“William”). It is named after the French typecutter Guillaume Le Bé (1525–1598), who is said to have invented the marks.
The origin and history of guillemet.
Comes from French guillemet, a diminutive of the name Guillaume (“William”). It is named after the French typecutter Guillaume Le Bé (1525–1598), who is said to have invented the marks.
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