noun
quoit
Quoit (noun) means a flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
noun
1
A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
2
A ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck-quoits.
3
The flat stone covering a cromlech.
4
An ancient burial mound, synonymous with dolmen.
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Etymology
From Middle English coyte (“flat stone”), from Old French coite, from Latin culcita. Doublet of quilt.
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What is the meaning of quoit?
"quoit" (noun) means a flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
What are the different meanings of quoit?
"quoit" has 3 main meanings: 1. A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits; 2. A ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck-quoits; 3. The flat stone covering a cromlech.