noun
quid
A small portion of tobacco or other material chewed in the mouth.
The old sailor keeps a quid of tobacco in his cheek.
Etymology
The chewing sense is related to cud, material held and chewed in the mouth. Quid applies that lump-like portion to tobacco and other chewable substances.
More examples
- He discarded the spent quid.
- The historical account mentions chewing a quid.
- A small quid of the material remained in his mouth.
Forms
quid · quids