q.v.

¹

abbreviation for

1. (in prescriptions) as much as you wish.

q.v.

²

abbreviation for

, plural qq.v.

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

qv

abbreviation for

1. quod vide

Word History and Origins

Origin of q.v.¹

From Latin quantum vīs

Origin of q.v.²

From Latin quod vidē

Word History and Origins

Origin of q.v.¹

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

Example Sentences

Several attempts have been made to prove the existence of Celtic dialects with qv on the continent.

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