quodlibetic (kwodlibetik)

[ To speak with the schools, it is of quodlibetic application, ranging from least to greatest. Sir W. Hamilton . 2. Given to niceties and subtle points. quodlibetical (kwod-li-bet'i-kal), a. [ Many positions seem quodlibetically constituted, and, like a Delphian blade, will cut on both sides. Sir T. Browne , Christ. Mor., ii. § 3. quodlingt, quodlint, n. See codling1 , 2. Dol . A fine young quodling . Face . O, My lawyer's clerk, I lighted on last night. B. Jonson, Alchemist, i. 1. quod permit tat (kwod pėr-mit'at). [So called from these words in the writ: L. quod, which, neut. of qui, who; permit tat, 3d pers. sing. pres. subj. of permittere, permit: see permitl.] In Eng. law, a writ (requiring defendant to permit plaintiff to, etc.) used to prevent interference with the exercise of a right, such as the enjoyment of common of pasture, or the abatement of a nuisance. quod vide (kwod vi'dē). [L.: quod, which, neut. of qui, who; vide, impv. sing. of videre, see.] Which see: common, in the abbreviated form q. v., after a dictionary-word, book-title and page, or the like, to which the reader is thus referred for further information. quog (kwog), n. Same as quahog. quohog, n. Same as quahog. quoich, n. Same as quaigh.