quinte

[ kant, kant ]

/ kɛ̃t, kænt /

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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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How to use quinte in a sentence

On the way up lake Ontario, settlement reached no further than the western end of the bay of Quinte.
The History of the Post Office in British North America|William Smith
The Bay of Quinte during the winter forms an excellent road to all the villages and towns on its shores.
Life in the Clearings versus the Bush|Susanna Moodie
Parry of Quinte (against thrusts at the left-hand side, like “quarte”).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5|Various
Those defending the upper left-hand quarter are “quarte” (fourth; in supination) and “quinte” (fifth; in pronation).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5|Various

Bass fishing on the Bay of Quinte is famous for its excellence.
Days in the Open|Lathan A. Crandall

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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