Definition of Coign

1. Noun. Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase.

Exact synonyms: Coigne, Quoin
Generic synonyms: Wedge

2. Noun. The keystone of an arch.
Exact synonyms: Coigne, Quoin
Generic synonyms: Headstone, Key, Keystone

Definition of Coign

1. n. A var. spelling of Coin, Quoin, a corner, wedge; -- chiefly used in the phrase coign of vantage, a position advantageous for action or observation.

Definition of Coign

1. Noun. A projecting corner or angle. ¹

2. Noun. A wedge used in typesetting ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coign

1. to quoin [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: quoin

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coign

coifed
coiffe
coiffed
coiffes
coiffeur
coiffeurs
coiffeuse
coiffeuses
coiffing
coiffure
coiffured
coiffures
coiffuring
coifing
coifs
coign (current term)
coign of vantage
coigne
coigned
coignes
coigning
coigns
coil
coil gland
coil gun
coil spring
coil up
coil winder
coilabilities
coilability

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