| quisling |
a citizen of a political unit who collaborates with an invading force, esp. one who exercises political power on behalf of a foreign conqueror. |
| quit |
to resign; give up; decline to take further part in. [8 definitions] |
| quitch |
see "couch grass." |
| quitclaim |
the transfer of one's interest, right, or title, as to a piece of property, without a guarantee that the title is good or that there are no debts attached to the property. [2 definitions] |
| quite |
to the greatest extent; completely; entirely. [3 definitions] |
| quite a few |
a rather large number of people or things. |
| Quito |
the capital of Ecuador. |
| quitrent |
rent paid by a feudal freeholder in the place of services otherwise required. |
| quits |
having no grounds for hostility, dissatisfaction, or a further claim, as the result of a repayment or equitable settlement. |
| quittance |
a freeing from something owed, such as a duty, debt, or punishment. [3 definitions] |
| quitter |
someone who habitually gives up or admits defeat, esp. when faced by difficulties or danger. |
| quiver1 |
to shake with very small, rapid movements. [2 definitions] |
| quiver2 |
a case designed to hold and transport arrows, often strapped to the back or waist. [2 definitions] |
| qui vive |
(French) who goes there? |
| quixotic |
absurdly and impractically gallant or idealistic. |
| quiz |
to question so as to test students' learning, esp. informally and without prior notification. [4 definitions] |
| quiz program |
a radio or television program in which people compete for prizes by answering questions; quiz show. |
| quizzical |
expressing doubt, confusion, or questioning; puzzled. [3 definitions] |
| quodlibet |
a formal debate or argument, as on a theological or philosophical problem. [2 definitions] |
| quoin |
a corner of an outside wall. [4 definitions] |
| quoit |
(pl., used with a sing. verb) a game in which players try to toss metal or rope rings over or near a distant short metal stake. [2 definitions] |