\ ˈkwid
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plural quid also quids
Definition of quid
(Entry 1 of 2)
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: a pound sterling
quid
noun (2)Definition of quid (Entry 2 of 2)
: a cut or wad of something chewable
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“Quid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quid. Accessed 2 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of quid was in 1688
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