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quint.

An interval of one fifth.

5 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/kwɪnt/[kʰw̥ɪnt]/kwɛ̃/
  1. An interval of one fifth.

  2. The E string of a violin.

  3. In piquet, a sequence of five playing cards of the same suit; equivalent to a straight flush in poker.

  4. a quin or quintuplet.

    US · informal
  5. A vehicle used by firefighters that combines the capabilities of a fire engine and a fire truck, having the ability to provide vertical access as well as pump water to fight a fire.

  6. quinte; the fifth fencer in parrying or attacking position.

Where this word comes from

* From Middle French quint, from Latin quīntus. Doublet of quintus. * (firefighting vehicle): In reference to its five functions: pump, water tank, fire hose, aerial device, and ground ladders.

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