n. [ From Quintuple. ] 1. A collection or combination of five of a kind. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. pl. Five children born in the same labor. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
3. (Mus.) A group of five connected notes; a turn of five notes. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
4. A cycle having five crank shafts and adapted for five riders, all of whom can assist in the propulsion. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
n. pl. five children born from one mother in a single pregnancy. [ PJC ]