cinque
[singk]
- the five at dice, cards, etc.
Origin of cinque
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Examples from the Web for cinque
Contemporary Examples
My buddies and I took a train up to Cinque Terre, which is a beautiful part of Italy in wine country.
I hiked the Cinque Terre with Dan, and have gotten dozens of early reads from him.
Historical Examples
This was a famous name among the sailors of the Cinque Ports.
Here we are in the tenth century, and this group is cinque cento.
Luttrell Of ArranCharles James Lever
Edward I. granted this privilege to the barons of the Cinque Ports.
The Sailor's Word-BookWilliam Henry Smyth
A third element in the fleet was obtained from the Cinque Ports.
Famous Sea FightsJohn Richard Hale
He also came in conflict with the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
The Story of LondonHenry B. Wheatley
cinque
- the number five in cards, dice, etc
Word Origin
C14: from Old French cinq five
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Word Origin and History for cinque
n.
used for "five" in English in some situations, especially at cards or dice, late 14c., from French cinq, dissimilated from Latin quinque "five," in Late Latin also cinque (see five).
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