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cinque

noun \ ˈsiŋk , ˈsaŋk \

Definition of cinque

plural -s
1 : five; especially : the number five in dice or cards
2 cinques plural : change ringing on 11 bells that are treated as 5 pairs, the tenor bell added after each change

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Origin and Etymology of cinque

Middle English cink, from Middle French cinq, from Latin quinque

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