quitter

English

/ˈkwɪ.tə/

noun
Definitions
  • (now) Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus.
  • (farriery) A fistulous wound at the top of a horse's foot resulting from bruises, pricks, or neglected corns.
  • (obsolete) Scoria of tin.

Etymology

Derived from Latin coctura (cooking).

Origin

Latin

coctura

Gloss

cooking

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