[f. QUOIT v. + -ER1.] One who plays at quoits; a quoit-thrower.

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c. 1440.  Promp. Parv., 86/1. Coyter, or caster of a coyte, petreludus.

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c. 1515.  Cocke Lorell’s B., 11. Bowlers … and quayters.

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1656.  W. D., trans., Comenius’ Gate Lat. Unl., 265. Quoiters throw quoits and other things that are to be flung.

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1884.  Sporting Times, 9 June, 4/6. The death of William Eagle,… well known amongst quoiters.

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