Meaning Of The Word Quintain

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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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