q.v.

(in prescriptions) as much as you wish.

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Fend Off Sciolism With This Word Of The Day Quiz

Are you the Cinderella of this week’s quiz? Test your memory on the words and definitions from March 23–29.

Question 1 of 7

schlep

to say or do hesitantly or awkwardly

to fold or wind around something

to carry; lug

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Origin of q.v.

From the Latin word quantum vīs

Words nearby q.v.

q.m., q.n., q.p., q.s., q.t., q.v., qa, qaanaaq, qabalah, qabis, qaboos bin said

Definition for qv (2 of 2)

q.v.²

plural qq.v.

(used in formal writing after a cross reference) which see.

Origin of q.v.

From the Latin word quod vidē

Example sentences from the Web for qv

Several attempts have been made to prove the existence of Celtic dialects with qv on the continent.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for qv

abbreviation for (denoting a cross reference)

quod vide

Word Origin for qv

New Latin: which (word, item, etc) see

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