quinsied

quinsied
\\ˈkwinz]ēd, ]id sometimes -n(t)s]\ adjective
: affected with quinsy

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quinˈsied adjective
Suffering from quinsy
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Main Entry: ↑quinsy

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • quinsied — quin·sied …   English syllables

  • quinsy — quinsied, adj. /kwin zee/, n. Pathol. a suppurative inflammation of the tonsils; suppurative tonsillitis; tonsillar abscess. [1300 50; ME quin(e)sie < ML quinancia, LL cynanche < Gk kynánche sore throat] * * * ▪ medicine       also called… …   Universalium

  • quinsy — n. an inflammation of the throat, esp. an abscess in the region around the tonsils. Derivatives: quinsied adj. Etymology: ME f. OF quinencie f. med.L quinancia f. Gk kunagkhe f. kun dog + agkho throttle …   Useful english dictionary

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