Main Entry: Cinque Ports

Pronunciation: \ˈsiŋk\

Function: geographical name

group of seaport towns SE England on coast of Kent & Sussex, originally five (Dover, Sandwich, Romney, Hastings, & Hythe) to which were later added Winchelsea, Rye, & other minor places, granted special privileges (abolished in 19th century) in return for services in coast defense