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n. (''in Scotland, especially as part of a placename'') An area of wasteland (or common land) now enclosed for farming
Usage examples of "quoy".
Briar saw a miniature forest of Quoy maples, each perfectly set in its large, flat tray.
Le Quoy who kept a small grocery store in the village, and seemed to be altogether superior to such an occupation.
De Villers directed him to the shop kept by Le Quoy, saying that he would help a compatriot by making his purchase there.
The act brought about an exchange of civilities between the head of this firm and Le Quoy, so that when the latter came to New York, desiring to invest in a country store until his fortunes should revive, Murray referred him to his friend Judge Cooper, under whose advice the Frenchman established himself in Cooperstown.