Definition of Squinsy

1. n. See Quinsy.

Definition of Squinsy

1. Noun. (obsolete) quinsy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Squinsy

1. An inflammation of the throat, or parts adjacent, especially of the fauces or tonsils, attended by considerable swelling, painful and impeded deglutition, and accompanied by inflammatory fever. It sometimes creates danger of suffocation. Synonym: squinancy, and squinzey. Origin: Contr. Fr. Squinancy, F. Esquinancie, L. Cynanche a sort of sore throat, Gr. Sore throat, dog quinsy, fr. Dog + to choke; cf. Also L. Synanche sore throat, Gr. Cf. Hound, Anger, and Cynanche. (10 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Squinsy

squinch
squinched
squinches
squinching
squinied
squinies
squink
squinks
squinnied
squinnier
squinnies
squinniest
squinny
squinnying
squinsies
squinsy (current term)
squint
squint-a-pipes
squint-eye
squint-eyed
squint hook
squint like a bag of nails
squinted
squinter
squinters
squintest
squintier
squintiest
squintifego
squinting

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