coign of vantage

noun phrase

coign of van·tage ˌkȯi-nə-ˈvan-tij

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: an advantageous position

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Etymology

coign, earlier spelling of coin entry 1 (in sense "corner")

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coign of vantage was in 1605

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