quinte

[ kant, kant ]
/ kɛ̃t, kænt /

noun Fencing.

the fifth of eight defensive positions.

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Origin of quinte

From French, dating back to 1700–10; see origin at quint1

Words nearby quinte

quintain, quintal, quintan, Quintana Roo, quintant, quinte, quintefoil, quinternion, Quintero, quintessence, quintessential
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British Dictionary definitions for quinte

quinte
/ French (kɛ̃t) /

noun

the fifth of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing

Word Origin for quinte

C18: French, from Latin quinta, fem of quintus fifth, from quinque five
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