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Quincy

UK/ˈkwɪnsi/ US/ˈkwɪnzi/ uncommon obsolete slang us

noun

1.

American patriot who presented the colonists'' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)

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Origin

A Norman surname of Old French origin, from a place name Quincy or Quincey in France, ultimately from Latin Quintus (“fifth [born]”). Use in reference to toilets derives from President John Quincy Adams, who was the first to have one installed at the White House.

Phrases

  • East Quincy
  • North Quincy
  • West Quincy

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