dial. Also 9 quinet. [a. OF. quignet, var. coignet, dim. of coign, coin a wedge, QUOIN.] A wedge (see quots.).

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1684.  J. Beaumont, in Phil. Trans., XV. 854. A little Iron wedge 4 inches in length, by the Miners call’d a Quinnet.

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1847–78.  Halliwell, Quinet, a wedge. Glouc.

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[1890.  in Glouc. Gloss.]

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1893.  Wiltsh. Gloss., Quinnet, a wedge, as the iron wedge fastening the ring of the scythe nibs in place, or the wooden wedge or cleat which secures the head of an axe or hammer.

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