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▪ I. quoin, n. (kɔɪn) Forms: 6 quoyne, 6–8 quoyn, 7 quoine, 7– quoin; 7 quain; 7–8 quine. [var. spelling of coin, formerly used in all senses of that word, but now restricted to the following uses, in which coin, coign are also occasionally employed.] 1. Build. a. An external angle of a wall or buil...
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Quoin
Quoins ( or ) are masonry blocks at the corner of a wall. Some are structural, providing strength for a wall made with inferior stone or rubble, while others merely add aesthetic detail to a corner. According to one 19th-century encyclopedia, these imply strength, permanence, and expense, all reinfo...
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What Is a Quoin? Explaining an Architecture Detail - ThoughtCo
Quoin, which means "corner" in French, is a feature, usually decorative, found on the corner of a structure's exterior. Quoins are "dressed" stone or wood, more finished or worked over to catch the eye. Quoins are most common in Western architecture, particularly Georgian styles. Quoins are very noticeable on buildings — as noticeable as a ...
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Quoin (printing)
A quoin is a device used to lock printing type in a chase in letterpress printing. Quoins are pairs of wedges, facing opposite directions. A wrench or quoin key forces them together.
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Letterpress printing
Relief printing
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Kellie Pickler, Skillet added to Du Quoin State Fair lineup
DU QUOIN — Du Quoin State Fair officials announced Tuesday that another major country recording star, a hometown singer and a noted Christian band have ...
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Du Quoin, Illinois
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The area east of Du Quoin is known as Old Du Quoin. Du Quoin High School.
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Du Quoin station
Du Quoin station is an Amtrak intercity train station in Du Quoin, Illinois, United States, on the routes. It was built in 1989 by the city of Du Quoin, with assistance from the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Quoin Bluff
Quoin Bluff, also known as Quoin Bluff South, is an elevated limestone headland midway along the eastern side of Dirk Hartog Island, in Shark Bay, on the-west Birds
Quoin Bluff is one component of the Quoin Bluff and Freycinet Island Important Bird Area (IBA), identified as such by BirdLife International because
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Quoin Island
Quoin Island may refer to:
Quoin Island, Torres Strait North of Cape York Peninsula, Australia
Quoin Island (Gladstone Harbour), Queensland, Australia Quoin Island (Persian Gulf)
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Du Quoin State Fairgrounds
The Du Quoin State Fairgrounds are located in the city of Du Quoin in Perry County, Illinois, United States. The fairgrounds are located along U.S. To avoid competing for visitors, the Du Quoin State Fair began immediately after the Illinois State Fair closed; the Du Quoin fair traditionally ran through
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Quoin Island (Persian Gulf)
Quoin Island (also known as As Salamah Island and Great Quoin Island) is the largest of three islands of the As Salamah Archipelago. Quoin Island, Oman is not to be confused with Quoin Island, Yemen, which is in the Red Sea and also has a lighthouse; or Quoin Island in the Torres Strait
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WDQN (AM)
WDQN (1580 AM, "MeTV FM 97.1") is a radio station based in Du Quoin, Illinois. The station was moved to Du Quoin in 1953 and began transmitting from north of Du Quoin in St. Johns.
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Illinois Route 152
Route 51 in Du Quoin at its eastern terminus. This is a distance of . Route 51 and Perry County Route 7 on the west side of Du Quoin, a distance of from its start.
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Du Quoin Evening Call
The Du Quoin Call was an American daily newspaper published in Du Quoin, Illinois. In 1987, the paper was acquired by Hollinger. The Call covered Du Quoin, Perry County, and the county seat of Pinckneyville.
The Call ceased publication in July 2022.
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Old Du Quoin, Illinois
Old Du Quoin is an unincorporated community in Perry County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along Illinois Route 14 southeast of downtown Du Quoin.
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