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coign of vantage


coign of van·tage

\ˌki-nə-ˈvan-tij\

Definition of COIGN OF VANTAGE

: an advantageous position

Origin of COIGN OF VANTAGE

coign, earlier spelling of 1coin (corner)
First Known Use: 1605

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