Associations to the word «Quoit»

Wiktionary

QUOIT, noun. A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.
QUOIT, noun. A ring of rubber or rope similarly used in the game of deck-quoits.
QUOIT, noun. The flat stone covering a cromlech.
QUOIT, noun. The discus used in ancient sports.
QUOIT, verb. To play at quoits.

Dictionary definition

QUOIT, noun. Game equipment consisting of a ring of iron or circle of rope used in playing the game of quoits.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne