Early 18th century; earliest use found in Game of Quadrille. From French quintille from quinte fifth + -ille, perhaps after quadrille, name of a card game.
Definition of quintille in US English:
quintille
nounkwɪnˈtiːl
Cards historical
A form of ombre for five players.
Origin
Early 18th century; earliest use found in Game of Quadrille. From French quintille from quinte fifth + -ille, perhaps after quadrille, name of a card game.