coign

1 of 2

variant of quoin

coign

2 of 2

noun

ˈkȯin 

plural -s

: a projecting corner

specifically : a corner of a crystal formed by the intersection of three or more faces at a point

Word History

Etymology

Noun

earlier spelling of coin entry 1

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