Definitions for quinte

quinte quinte

Spelling: [kant, kant]
IPA: /kɛ̃t, kænt/

Quinte is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 64 anagrams from letters in quinte (einqtu).

Definitions for quinte

noun

  1. the fifth of eight defensive positions.

Origin of quinte

From French, dating back to 1700-10; See origin at quint1

Examples for quinte

The Bay of quinte during the winter forms an excellent road to all the villages and towns on its shores.

The Bay of quinte abounds in excellent fish of various kinds, affording excellent sport to those who are fond of fishing.

Those defending the upper left-hand quarter are “quarte” (fourth; in supination) and “quinte” (fifth; in pronation).

Bass fishing on the Bay of quinte is famous for its excellence.

On the way up lake Ontario, settlement reached no further than the western end of the bay of quinte.

Parry of quinte (against thrusts at the left-hand side, like “quarte”).

Word Value for quinte
Scrable

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Words with friends

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