SINCE 1828
quinte
noun
\ ˈkant, ˈkaⁿt\
plural -s
Definition of quinte
1
: a parry with a foil or épée that defends the lower inside target with the hand to the left at waist height in a position of pronation with the tip of the blade higher than the hand — compare septime
2
: a parry with a saber that protects the head with the hand and forearm raised above the head and the hand held to the right in a position of pronation with the point of the blade to the left and higher than the hand
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