QUICK-match, in laboratory-works. See [Laboratory].
QUIETISM. Apathy. Indifference.
QUIETISME, Fr. The state of those persons who did not take an active part in the French revolution.
QUIETISTE, Fr. A man who did not meddle with the revolution.
QUILTING grape-shot, in gunnery. See [Laboratory], and [To Make Grape-Shot].
QUINQUANGULAR. Having five corners or angles.
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An instrument used in the ancient practice of tilting. It consisted of an upright post, on the top of which a cross post turned upon a pivot; at one end of the cross-post was a broad board, and at the other a bag of sand. The practice was to ride against the board with a lance, and at such speed, as to pass by before the sand-bag could strike the tilter on the back.
QUINTAL, Fr. one hundred weight. The Quintal varies in different places, according as the pound consists of more or fewer ounces. The English Quintal is 112 pounds, and is divided into quarters.
QUINTE, Fr. a low thrust in fencing, delivered at the outside of the position, with the nails turned up, as in low carte. When this thrust is forced over the blade from the guard in carte, it is termed flanconade.