QUOIT Meaning and
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A quoit is a term commonly used to refer to a game played with a ring-shaped object, typically made of metal or rubber, known as a quoit. In this game, participants aim to throw the quoit and have it land over a target or onto a spike sticking out of the ground. Quoits can come in various sizes and weights, depending on the specific game being played.
In addition to the game, quoit can also describe the ring-shaped object itself. Quoits can be solid, typically made of metal or hard rubber, or they can be hollow to reduce their weight. They often have a diameter of a few inches or more, with the inside diameter segment commonly referred to as the "eye" of the quoit.
While quoit originally referred to a game traditionally played in Europe, variations of the game have emerged across different cultures and regions. The rules and scoring methods can differ between these variants, but the core aim of tossing the quoit remains the same.
Moreover, the term "quoit" can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is circular or ring-shaped. For instance, it can be used to refer to the circular shape of smoke rings or the silhouette of a planet or celestial body. In these contexts, quoit serves as a descriptor of the shape rather than a reference to the game or object used in it.
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• A heavy flat ring of iron for tossing or throwing at a mark on the ground at play.
• To throw or play at quoits.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of QUOIT
The word "quoit" has its origins in Old English, derived from the Old French word "coite". It can be traced back to the Latin word "coctus" which means "a disk-shaped throw-stone" or "a bowl-shaped object". The term "quoit" originally referred to a round metal disc or ring that was thrown in a game called quoits. Over time, it came to refer to any flat, circular object used in various games or sports.
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