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1quoin
noun \ˈkȯin, ˈkwȯin\
Definition of QUOIN
1
a : a solid exterior angle (as of a building) b : one of the members (as a block) forming a quoin and usually differentiated from the adjoining walls by material, texture, color, size, or projection
2
: the keystone or a voussoir of an arch
3
: a wooden or expandable metal block used by printers to lock up a form within a chase
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Illustration of QUOIN
Origin of QUOIN
alteration of 1coin
First Known Use: 1532
2quoin
verb
Definition of QUOIN
transitive verb
1
: to equip (a type form) with quoins
2
: to provide with quoins <quoined walls>
First Known Use of QUOIN
1683
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