I. ˈkwits adjective
Etymology: Middle English, released from liability, probably from Medieval Latin quittus quit, free, from quietus free, calm, from Latin, calm, quiet — more at quiet
1. obsolete : released or cleared from liability
2. : even or equal with another or each other by repayment of an obligation or by requital (as of a favor or injury)
II. noun plural
: recompense , retaliation
III.
present third singular of quit
plural of quit