quod

noun

ˈkwäd

British slang

: prison

the robbers who made off with nearly a half million pounds will likely spend a good long time in quod

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1700, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of quod was circa 1700

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Style

“Quod.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quod. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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