quash

[SQUASH, 8. (1).] quash-ee, s . [Etym. doubtful. Supposed to be derived from the prevalent christian name of the negro of those regions.) A West Indian negro. *quash-eỹ, s . [QUASH, s.) A pumpkin. qua-si-, pref . [Lat. as if.] As if; in a manner. It is often used prefixed to an English word to denote resemblance, generally a fictitious, unreal, or partial resemblance; as, a quasi -argument= something which resembles an argument, or is used on an occasion in place of or for an argument. quasi-contract, s. line plates, lighter than water, and having the odor of the wood. ( Watts.)