/kwit"klaym'/ , n. Law.
1. a transfer of all one's interest, as in a parcel of real estate, esp. without a warranty of title.
v.t.
2. to quit or give up claim to (a possession, right, etc.).
[ 1275-1325; ME quitclayme quiteclame, deriv. of quiteclamer to declare quit. See QUIT 1 (adj.), CLAIM ]