quoit etymology

Etymology:

• Quoit: Middle English (also as quote, quoyt), from Anglo-Norman French quoite, coite, from Gallo-Romance (compare French coi, quoit, and Old Spanish coite); probably ultimately from Late Latin cottidiānus ("daily"), hence "a thing for everyday use."

Meaning:

• A metal ring or flattish disk thrown as a game.
• A stone quoit, a thick, round, flat stone thrown in games of skill.
• A game in which metal rings or stone quoits are thrown at a peg or stake fixed in the ground.

Origin:

The game of quoits is believed to have originated in ancient Greece, where it was known as "diskos." The game spread to Rome, where it was called "discus," and was popular among soldiers as a training exercise for throwing spears and javelins.

The game was introduced to Britain by Roman legionaries, and it became a popular pastime during the Middle Ages. The first recorded quoits tournament in England was held in 1361. Quoits was also popular in other European countries, including France, Italy, and Germany.

The game continued to be popular in Britain and its colonies, and it was introduced to the United States in the 17th century. Quoits is still played today, although it is not as popular as it once was.

quoit relate terms

• quilt

  Etymology of Quilt 1 Old French cuilte Meaning Stuffed or quilted coverlet 2

• coit

  Etymology Old French coite a coverlet garment from Latin culcita mattress quilt

• quoit

  Etymology Quoit Middle English also as quote quoyt from Anglo Norman French quoite

• quoits

  Etymology Old English cwette Middle English quoyte French coter to mark with a notc

• quoit

  Etymology Quoit Middle English also as quote quoyt from Anglo Norman French quoite

• disk

  Etymology Old French disque Latin discus Meaning A flat circular object typical

• discus

  Etymology The word discus comes from the Greek word δίσκος diskos which mean

• desk

  Etymology The word desk comes from the Latin word discus which means disc or tab

• shive

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• dish

  Etymology Middle English dich dysshe from Old French escuelle escuelle shallow bo

• promulgate

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• octopus

  Etymology From Ancient Greek ὀκτώπους oktōpous from ὀκτώ oktō eig

• renege

  Etymology Late 16th century from French renégat 16th century from Spanish renegado

• constipation

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• affirmation

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