quintain (Meaning)
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quintain (n.)
An object to be tilted at; -- called also quintel.
Synonyms & Antonyms of quintain
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quintain Sentence Examples
- In medieval literature, a quintain was a popular form of equestrian contest.
- The quintain consisted of a rotating wooden post with a swinging arm holding a sandbag.
- Knights would charge at the quintain, attempting to strike the sandbag with a lance.
- The quintain was used as a training exercise for military tournaments.
- The aim of the quintain was to strike the sandbag accurately while keeping the horse in control.
- In some versions of the quintain, the sandbag was replaced with a human dummy.
- The quintain often featured a target at the base of the post for additional precision.
- Participants in the quintain would compete for prizes and acclaim.
- The quintain was a challenging and entertaining spectacle that drew large crowds.
- The legacy of the quintain lives on in modern equestrian sports such as jousting and show jumping.
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An object to be tilted at; -- called also quintel.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
In medieval literature, a quintain was a popular form of equestrian contest.
The quintain consisted of a rotating wooden post with a swinging arm holding a sandbag.
Knights would charge at the quintain, attempting to strike the sandbag with a lance.
The quintain was used as a training exercise for military tournaments.
