quid

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

Origin of quid

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First recorded in 1720–30; dialectal variant of cud

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Other definitions for quid (2 of 2)

quid2
[ kwid ]

noun,plural quid.
  1. British Informal. one pound sterling.

Origin of quid

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First recorded in 1680–90; origin uncertain

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British Dictionary definitions for quid (1 of 2)

quid1

/ (kwɪd) /


noun
  1. a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing

Origin of quid

1
Old English cwidu chewing resin; related to Old High German quiti glue, Old Norse kvātha resin; see cud

British Dictionary definitions for quid (2 of 2)

quid2

/ (kwɪd) /


nounplural quid
  1. British slang one pound sterling

  2. quids in British slang in a very favourable or advantageous position

  1. not the full quid Australian and NZ slang mentally subnormal

Origin of quid

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C17: of obscure origin

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