QUINSY


Meaning of QUINSY in English

[ 'kwɪnzi ]

■ noun inflammation of the throat, especially an abscess near the tonsils.

Origin

ME: from OFr. quinencie , from med. L. quinancia , from Gk kunankhē 'canine ~', from kun- 'dog' + ankhein 'throttle'.

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