Crossword-Solution: QUINTAIN
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Quintain | n. | An object to be tilted at; -- called also quintel. |
We have 1 clue for the answer “QUINTAIN”
| Clue | Answers |
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| post or target set up for tilting exercises for mounted knights or foot soldiers | 1 answer |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
ERETA
Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with QUINTAIN (5)
Can I not say, I thank you? My better parts Are all thrown down, and that which here stands up Is but a quintain, a mere lifeless block.
That he might not be left out of the sprightly play, Sir Willoughby levelled a lance at the quintain, smiling on Laetitia: "In fine, caricature is rough truth." She said, "Is one end of it, and realistic directness is the other." He bowed.
After time had been given for the ensuing meal, all the yeomen and young men of the neighbourhood came up to the great outer court of the castle, where there was ample space for sports and military exercises, shooting with the long and cross bow, riding at the quintain and the like, in competitions with the grooms and men-at-arms attached to the retinue of the various great men; and the wives, daughters, and sweethearts came up to watch them.
Then when the carols were ended, the ladies and maidens sat down on the green grass and fresh flowers, and the squires set up a game of tilting called quintain upon the meadows and played till even-song; and then Merlin came to the damsel and asked if he had done what he promised for her.
John's Day--Rush-bearing--Beating the bounds--Archery--Quintain--Football--Christmas games--Stocks-- Cucking-stool.