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coign

coign


quoin also coign     (koin, kwoin)   

n.  

    1. An exterior angle of a wall or other piece of masonry.

    2. Any of the stones used in forming such an angle, often being of large size and dressed or arranged so as to form a decorative contrast with the adjoining walls.

  2. A keystone.

  3. Printing A wedge-shaped block used to lock type in a chase.

  4. A wedge used to raise the level of a gun.

tr.v.   quoined also coigned, quoin·ing also coign·ing, quoins also coigns
To provide, secure, or raise with a quoin or quoins.

[Variant of coin.]
coign    Audio Help   (koin, kwoin)   
n.   & v.
Variant of quoin.
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