QUINTAIN Crossword Clue
QUINTAIN Crossword Clue
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The term 'Quintain' is a type of TARGET used in jousting, a medieval sport. It consists of a shield-shaped TARGET mounted on a post, which a knight would attempt to strike with a lance while riding on horseback. The term comes from the Latin word 'quintana, ' meaning 'fifth part, ' referring to the five sections of the TARGET.