Having many corners or angles; resembling a corner or coign in shape or character.
Derived from 'coign' with the suffix '-y' added to create an adjective meaning 'resembling or characterized by coigns.'
This word is almost forgotten in English, but it once described jagged, angular architecture—think of medieval fortress walls designed to look coigny for defensive purposes.
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