| 释义 |
quid
I. \ˈkwid\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin, what, anything, something, neuter of quis who, anyone — more at who
1. : quiddity
2. [Latin (as in quid pro quo)] : something given or received for something else
< bilateral deals that would ensure us a large quid for every single quo — W.L.Thorp >
II. noun
(plural quid also quids)
Etymology: origin unknown
slang Britain : pound sterling, sovereign
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: English dialect, cud, from Middle English quide, from Old English cwidu — more at cud
: a cut or wad of something to be chewed but not swallowed; especially : a cut of chewing tobacco
IV. intransitive verb
(quidded ; quidded ; quidding ; quids)
of a horse : to drop chewed food from the mouth |