Quinsy

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪnzi/

Definitions of quinsy

noun an abscess within the tissues of the throat, often leading to a complication of tonsillitis

Example Sentences

A1 I had a sore throat that turned into quinsy.

A2 Quinsy is a serious complication of tonsillitis.

B1 The doctor diagnosed her with quinsy and prescribed antibiotics.

B2 Surgery may be necessary to treat severe cases of quinsy.

C1 Quinsy can lead to complications such as difficulty breathing.

C2 Early detection and treatment of quinsy are crucial to prevent further complications.

Examples of quinsy in a Sentence

formal The patient was diagnosed with quinsy, a serious complication of tonsillitis.

informal I heard Sarah had to go to the hospital because of quinsy.

slang Quinsy is no joke, it can really mess you up.

figurative The political scandal was like a quinsy on the government, causing chaos and dysfunction.

Grammatical Forms of quinsy

• past tense: quinsied
• plural: quinsies
• comparative: more quinsy
• superlative: most quinsy
• present tense: quinsies
• future tense: will quinsy
• perfect tense: have quinsied
• continuous tense: is quinsying
• singular: quinsy
• positive degree: quinsier
• infinitive: to quinsy
• gerund: quinsying
• participle: quinsied

Origin and Evolution of quinsy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'quinsy' originated from Middle English 'quinsy' or 'quynsy', which came from Old French 'esquinancie' and ultimately from Latin 'squinantia'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a severe sore throat or inflammation of the tonsils, the term 'quinsy' has evolved to specifically denote a peritonsillar abscess, a complication of tonsillitis.