Word: quintain
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: quin
tain
Definition: An object (generally a post or plank on a support) set up as a target to be tilted at in jousting, or otherwise used as target practice.
Morphemes:
Affix: quintain
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An object (generally a post or plank on a support) set up as a target to be tilted at in jousting, or otherwise used as target practice.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: quīntāna
Language: la
Decoded: quintana
Meaning: street separating fifth and sixth maniples in a Roman camp