quintin
/ˈkwɪn.tən/
quintin is the alternative form of quintain.
Meaning of quintain
Noun
quintain (plural quintains)
- An object (generally a post or plank on a support) set up as a target to be tilted at in jousting, or otherwise used as target practice.
- My better parts
Are all thrown down; and that which here stands up
Is but a quintain, a mere lifeless block.c. 1598–1600 (date written), William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...
- My better parts
Proper noun (1) capitalized: Quintin
Quintin
- A male given name from Latin.
Proper noun (2) capitalized: Quintin
Quintin (plural Quintins)
- A surname.
Proper noun (3) capitalized: Quintin
Quintin
- A commune in Côtes-d'Armor department, Brittany, France.
Forms of quintin
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | quintins |
| Proper noun | |
| plural | Quintins |
Origin of quintin
A less common form of Quentin.
Both from French Quintin and Spanish Quintín.
Words formed from quintin
Questions about quintin
- What does quintin mean?
- Quintin means a male given name from Latin.
- What is quintin the alternative form of?
- Quintin is the alternative form of quintain.
- What part of speech is quintin?
- Quintin is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce quintin?
- Quintin is pronounced /ˈkwɪn.tən/.
Words near quintin in the dictionary
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