Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for QUIN'SY
QUIN'SY, n. [s as z. corrupted from Fr. esquinancie, squinancie; It. squinanzia; Sp. esquinancia; L. cynanche; Gr. κυνάγχη, an inflammation of the throat.]
- An inflammation of the tonsils.
- Any inflammation of the throat, or parts adjacent.
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