Quincy

/ˈkwɪnsi/ noun

Definition

a bacterial infection causing a severe sore throat with pus pockets; also a place name.

Etymology

From Old French 'quiangle,' derived from Greek 'kunanche' meaning 'dog throttling.' The Greeks named it after the strangling sensation it causes in the throat.

Kelly Says

Quincy literally means 'dog throttling' because when you have it, your throat feels like it's being strangled—ancient doctors were very dramatic about describing diseases!

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