Definition for QUID'NUNC

QUID'NUNC, n. [L. what now.]

  1. One who is curious to know every thing that passes; one who known or pretends to know all occurrences. Tatler.
  2. Quid pro quo. [L.] In law, an equivalent; something given or done for another thing; mutual consideration and performance.

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