Definition of Quoit

Pronunciation: kwoit or koit
n.1.A flattened ring-shaped piece of iron, to be pitched at a fixed object in play; hence, any heavy flat missile used for the same purpose, as a stone, piece of iron, etc.
2.The discus of the ancients. See Discus.
3.A cromlech.
v. i.1.To throw quoits; to play at quoits.
To quoit, to run, and steeds and chariots drive.
- Dryden.
v. t.1.To throw; to pitch.


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