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.]

  1. An inflammation of the tonsils.
  2. Any inflammation of the throat, or parts adjacent.

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