† coˈtiniateObs. [ad. 16th c. F. cotignat (Paré), also cotogniat, now cotignac: see codiniac.] A confection made of quinces. 1615Markham Eng. Housew. ii. ii. (1668) 98 Your dried suckets, then your marmalades, and cotiniates.1620Venner Via Recta vii. 112 The Cotiniate, or Marmalade made of Quinces.