Definition of quoit
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: a flattened ring of iron or circle of rope used in a throwing game
2
quoits plural in form but singular in construction
: a game in which the quoits are thrown at an upright pin in an attempt to ring the pin or come as near to it as possible
quoit
verb
quoited; quoiting; quoits
Definition of quoit (Entry 2 of 2)
: to throw like a quoit
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The first known use of quoit was in the 15th century
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