(British slang) A pound sterling

(From the Latin) What; what thing.
A cut or wad or something chewable.

(Latin “something for something”) An exchange of one thing in return for another. “what for which”; equivalent; thing given in return.

A certain person; somebody.
(Latin) Somebody; unknown person.

Jelly or thick syrup made from sweetened quince juice.

ETYM Late Lat. quidditas, from Latin quid what, neut. of quis who, akin to Eng. who: cf. French quiddité.
1. The essence, nature, or distinctive peculiarity, of a thing; that which answers the question, Quid est? or, What is it?
2. A trifling distinction; a quibble.
Unique essence; eccentricity.
Quintessence; equivocation; triviality.

(Latin) Busybody; one keenly interested in gossip; gossiper; inquisitive person.