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1. coign

noun. the keystone of an arch.

Etymology

  • coigne (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • cuneus (Latin)

2. coign

noun. expandable metal or wooden wedge used by printers to lock up a form within a chase.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • coigne (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • cuneus (Latin)