Obs. rare0. Also 6 -zell. [ad. obs. F. guinsal (Godef.), or It. guinzaglio rein, leash.] A horse-rein.

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1598.  Florio, Guinzaglio,… among riders a long rayne of leather called a quinzell.

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1611.  Cotgr., Dillon, a Quinsell, for a horse.

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