Quid
/kwɪd/noun
A slang term for one pound sterling in British currency.
Did you know?The term 'quid' is derived from the Latin phrase 'quid pro quo', meaning 'something for something', reflecting the transactional nature of currency.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
quid
“what, which, or something.”
17th Century
English
quid
“slang for a pound, likely derived from the Latin 'quid' implying 'something'.”
19th Century
English
quid
“used colloquially in British English to denote money.”
20th Century
English
quid
“solidified as a standard term for currency in British vernacular.”
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