English word origin

Etymology of coit

See quoit.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

verb

To throw.

noun

Obsolete form of quoit.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See quoit.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

verb

to copulate; to have sexual intercourse.

noun

Synonym of coition.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Back-formation from coitus.

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