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quid

noun \ ˈkwid \

Definition of quid

plural quid also quids
British
: a pound sterling

Origin and Etymology of quid

origin unknown

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quid

noun

Definition of quid

: a cut or wad of something chewable

Origin and Etymology of quid

English dialect, cud, from Middle English quide, from Old English cwidu, cwudu — more at cud

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