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| − | British slang for the [[pound sterling]], the word "quid" is likely derived from the [[Latin]] "quid pro quo". It can be compared to the American slang of "buck" meaning [[dollar]]. | + | [[United Kingdom|British]] slang for the [[pound sterling]], the word "'''quid'''" is likely derived from the [[Latin]] "quid pro quo". It can be compared to the [[United States of America|American]] slang of "buck" meaning [[dollar]]. |
In the [[Republic of Ireland]], it has also become the standard colloquialism for the [[Euro]]. | In the [[Republic of Ireland]], it has also become the standard colloquialism for the [[Euro]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:59, April 30, 2008
British slang for the pound sterling, the word "quid" is likely derived from the Latin "quid pro quo". It can be compared to the American slang of "buck" meaning dollar.
In the Republic of Ireland, it has also become the standard colloquialism for the Euro.