I. ˈkwid noun
( -s )
Etymology: Latin, what, anything, something, neuter of quis who, anyone — more at who
1. : quiddity
2.
[Latin (as in quid pro quo )]
: something given or received for something else
bilateral deals that would ensure us a large quid for every single quo — W.L.Thorp
II. noun
( plural quid also quids )
Etymology: origin unknown
slang Britain : pound sterling , sovereign
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: English dialect, cud, from Middle English quide, from Old English cwidu — more at cud
: a cut or wad of something to be chewed but not swallowed ; especially : a cut of chewing tobacco
IV. intransitive verb
( quidded ; quidded ; quidding ; quids )
of a horse : to drop chewed food from the mouth