First Known Use: 14th century
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quinsy
noun quin·sy \ˈkwin-zē\
plural quinsies
Definition of QUINSY
: an abscess in the tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by pain and fever
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quinsy
noun quin·sy \ˈkwin-zē\
plural quin·sies
Medical Definition of QUINSY
: an abscess in the connective tissue around a tonsil usually resulting from bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever, pain, and swelling—called also peritonsillar abscess
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