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The Georgian townhouse had quoins made of finely dressed stone, accentuating the symmetry and elegance of the façade.
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the central wedge-shaped stone at the top of an arch that locks the other stones into position
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Builders carved the quoin to match the surrounding stones.
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a wedge, typically metal or wood, used by printers to expand and lock type forms securely within a chase
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Wooden quoins were used to adjust the form's width.



























