Quintain (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. an object mounted on a post or attached to a movable crossbar mounted on a post, used as a target in the medieval sport of tilting.
  2. the sport of tilting at a quintain.
noun (esp in medieval Europe)
  1. a post or target set up for tilting exercises for mounted knights or foot soldiers
  2. the exercise of tilting at such a target
Quintain (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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