"quidnuncery" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From quidnunc + -ery. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|quidnunc|ery}} quidnunc + -ery Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quidnuncery (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Behaviour of a quidnunc; irresponsible rumourmongering. Tags: rare, uncountable
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