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quintant.

An instrument used for measuring angular distance, capable of measuring angles of up to 72 or 144 degrees.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An instrument used for measuring angular distance, capable of measuring angles of up to 72 or 144 degrees.

    historical
  2. A fifth of a circle.

    rare
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Latin quintantem, accusative singular of quīntāns (“fifth part of something, fifth”).

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