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quid

UK/kwɪd/ US/kʰw̥ɪd̥/ fairly common uk us

noun

1.
2.

something for something; that which a party receives (or is promised) in return for something he does or gives or promises

Synonyms
3.

Origin

Likely derives from the phrase quid pro quo (“this for that”), referring to the exchange of goods/services for money.

Phrases

  • a quid for a quod
  • quids in
  • quo pro quid
  • secundum quid
  • the full quid

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