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q.v.

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

Origin of q.v.

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From the Latin word quantum vīs

q.v.

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

Origin of q.v.

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From the Latin word quod vidē
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qv

abbreviation for (denoting a cross reference)
  1. quod vide

Word Origin for qv

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