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P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | Briticisms |
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term or expression |
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equivalent, or explanation |
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| quarter after (on the clock) | quarter past |
| quarter note (music) | crotchet |
| quilt | eiderdown |
| quit (give up) | chuck it in, quit [both colloq.] |
