noun
Quinton
KWIHN-tuhn
Quinton (noun) means a now largely obsolete stringed instrument with five strings, related to the violin. Example: “A quinton from the 18th century sat behind glass in the museum.”
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A now largely obsolete stringed instrument with five strings, related to the violin.
"A quinton from the 18th century sat behind glass in the museum."
How to use Quinton
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old five-stringed instrument in the violin family (also a common given name and place name).
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Etymology
Variant of Quentin, merged with an Old English place name meaning "queen's town".
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What does “Quinton” mean?
The word “Quinton” means a now largely obsolete stringed instrument with five strings, related to the violin. In plain terms, an old five-stringed instrument in the violin family (also a common given name and place name).
How do you pronounce “Quinton”?
“Quinton” is pronounced KWIHN-tuhn (/ˈkwɪn.tən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Quinton” in a sentence?
Here is “Quinton” used in a sentence: “A quinton from the 18th century sat behind glass in the museum.”
What part of speech is “Quinton”?
“Quinton” is a noun.
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