Quinsy Definition & Meaning
quinsy
- noun
- a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
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- What does quinsy mean?
- a painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
- What part of speech is quinsy?
- Quinsy is a noun.