noun
quoin
Quoin (noun) means any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
noun
1
Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
2
The keystone of an arch.
3
A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place.
4
A form of wedge used to prevent casks from moving.
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Etymology
Variant of coin; compare coign.
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What is the meaning of quoin?
"quoin" (noun) means any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks.
What are the different meanings of quoin?
"quoin" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any of the corner building blocks of a building, usually larger or more ornate than the surrounding blocks; 2. The keystone of an arch; 3. A metal wedge which fits into the space between the type and the edge of a chase, and is tightened to fix the metal type in place.