"quidsworth" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-quidsworth.ogg
Etymology: From quid + -s- + -worth. Etymology templates: {{affix|en|quid|-s-|-worth}} quid + -s- + -worth Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} quidsworth (uncountable)
  1. (UK, slang) pounds' worth, in terms of money Tags: UK, slang, uncountable
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