quid

¹

[ kwid ]

noun

1. a portion of something, especially tobacco, that is to be chewed but not swallowed.

quid

²

[ kwid ]

noun

, plural quid.

1. British Informal. one pound sterling.

quid

¹

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing

quid

²

/ kwɪd /

noun

1. slang.
   one pound sterling
2. quids in slang.
   in a very favourable or advantageous position
3. not the full quid slang.
   mentally subnormal

Word History and Origins

Origin of quid¹

First recorded in 1720–30; dialectal variant of cud

Origin of quid²

First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of quid¹

Old English cwidu chewing resin; related to Old High German quiti glue, Old Norse kvātha resin; see cud

Origin of quid²

C17: of obscure origin