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单词 quinnet
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Definition of quinnet in English:

quinnet

(also quinnett, quinant, quinet)
noun ˈkwɪnət
English Regional, South-Western
  • A small iron or wooden wedge; (in later use) especially one that holds the ring of a scythe's handles in place.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From Middle French cuignet, variant of cognet wedge from coing, coin wedge + -et.

Definition of quinnet in US English:

quinnet

(also quinnett, quinant, quinet)
nounˈkwɪnət
English Regional, South-Western
  • A small iron or wooden wedge; (in later use) especially one that holds the ring of a scythe's handles in place.

Origin

Late 17th century; earliest use found in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. From Middle French cuignet, variant of cognet wedge from coing, coin wedge + -et.

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