quitch

noun

Word History

Etymology

Middle English *quicche, from Old English cwice; akin to Old High German quecca couch grass

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quitch was before the 12th century

Dictionary Entries Near quitch

Cite this Entry

“Quitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quitch. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

quitch

noun
: quack grass

called also quitch grass

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