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QUIRITA'TION, n. [L. quirtatio, from quirito, from queror.] A crying for help. [...
QUIR'ISTER, n. One that sings in concert; more generally, the leader of a quire,...
QUIRE, n. [L. chorus; Gr.] 1. A body of singers; a chorus. [See Chorus and Choir...
QUIP, n. A smart sarcastic turn; a taunt; a severe retort. QUIP , v.t. To taunt;...
QUINT'UPLE, a. [L. quintuplus, fivefold; quintus and plico.] Fivefold; containin...
QUINT'IN, n. An upright post on the top of which turned a cross piece, on one en...
QUINT'ILE, n. [L. quintus, fifth.] The aspect of planets when distant from each ...
QUINTESSEN'TIAL, a. Consisting of quintessence.
QUINTES'SENCE, n. [L. quinta essentia, fifth essence.] 1. In alchimy, the fifth ...
QUINT'AL, n. [l. centum, a hundred.] A hundred pounds in weight; or a weight of ...
QUINT'AIN, n. A post with a turning top.
QUINT, n. [from L. quintus, fifth.] A set of sequence of five; as in piquet.
QUIN'SY, n. s as z. 1. An inflammation of the throat; a species of angina which ...
QUIN'QUEVIR, n. [L. quinque, five, and vir, man.] One of an order of five priest...
QUIN'QUEVALVE, QUINQUEVALV'ULAR, a. [L. quinque, five, and valve, valves.] Havin...
QUIN'QUEREME, n. [L. quinque, five, and remus, oar.] A galley having five seats ...