Meaning Of The Word Quintain
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Quintain Meaning
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quintain in American English
an object supported by a crosspiece on a post, used by knights as a target in tilting noun: an object mounted on a post or attached to a movable crossbar mounted on a post, used as a target in the medieval sport of tilting quintain in British English noun: a post or target set up for tilting exercises for mounted knights or foot soldiers |
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