On a sword, the crossguard, or cross-guard, also known as quillon, is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt. The crossguard was developed in the European sword around the 10th century for the protection of the wielder's hand.

What is the meaning of quillon?

: an arm of the cross guard of a sword.

What does Tawn mean?

tawnverb. To tan, make tawny. Etymology: Alteration of tan, influenced by tawny.