squinance Meaning, Definition & Usage

Squin"ance, Squin"an*cy noun (Also<

• Squinance
• Squinancy

)

Etymology

F. esquinancie, OF. squinance, esquinance. See Quinsy.

Definitions

1. (Med.) The quinsy. See Quinsy. Obs.
2. (Bot.) A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called quincewort.