Associations to the word «Coign»
Wiktionary
COIGN, noun. A projecting corner or angle; a cornerstone
COIGN, noun. The keystone of an arch
COIGN, noun. A wedge used in typesetting
COIGN OF VANTAGE, noun. A good position for observation, judgment, criticism, action, etc.
Dictionary definition
COIGN, noun. Expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase.
COIGN, noun. The keystone of an arch.
Wise words
Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary
meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the
truants in custody and bring them back to their right
senses.