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Quintain
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What's The Definition Of Quintain?Synonyms | Synonyms for Quintain: Related Terms | Find terms related to Quintain: See Also | Quintain In Webster's Dictionary \Quin"tain\, n. [F. quintaine, LL. quintana; cf. W.
chwintan a kind of hymeneal game.]
An object to be tilted at; -- called also {quintel}. [Written
also {quintin}.]
Note: A common form in the Middle Ages was an upright post,
on the top of which turned a crosspiece, having on one
end a broad board, and on the other a sand bag. The
endeavor was to strike the board with the lance while
riding under, and get away without being hit by the
sand bag. ``But a quintain, a mere lifeless block.''
--Shak.
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