First Known Use: 1605
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coign of vantage
coign of van·tage \ˌkȯi-nə-ˈvan-tij\
Definition of COIGN OF VANTAGE
: an advantageous position
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Origin of COIGN OF VANTAGE
coign, earlier spelling of 1coin (corner)
Rhymes with COIGN OF VANTAGE
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