QUODLIBET


Meaning of QUODLIBET in English

[ 'kwɒdlɪbɛt ]

■ noun

1》 archaic a topic for or exercise in philosophical or theological discussion.

2》 literary a light-hearted medley of well-known tunes.

Derivatives

~arian -bɪ'tɛ:rɪən noun

Origin

ME: from L., from quod 'what' + libet 'it pleases'.

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