noun
quoin
Quoin (noun) means one of the stones or blocks that form the corner of a building, often bigger or fancier than the rest.
noun
1
One of the stones or blocks that form the corner of a building, often bigger or fancier than the rest.
2
The central stone at the top of an arch that holds the others in place.
3
A small metal wedge used in printing to lock the letters tightly into their frame.
4
A form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving.
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Etymology
A variant of coin; compare coign.
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What is the meaning of quoin?
"quoin" (noun) means one of the stones or blocks that form the corner of a building, often bigger or fancier than the rest.
What is another word for quoin?
Other words for "quoin" include coign, coigne, corner.
What are the different meanings of quoin?
"quoin" has 3 main meanings: 1. One of the stones or blocks that form the corner of a building, often bigger or fancier than the rest; 2. The central stone at the top of an arch that holds the others in place; 3. A small metal wedge used in printing to lock the letters tightly into their frame.
