Etymology
The word "quid" has several possible etymologies:
Meaning
The word "quid" can have several meanings:
Origin
The exact origin of the word "quid" is uncertain. It may have originated in the late 16th century as a slang term for a small piece of chewing tobacco, or it may have evolved from the Old English "cwide".
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