(pathology) A peritonsillar abscess; a painful pus-filled inflammation or abscess of the tonsils and surrounding tissues, usually a complication of tonsillitis, caused by bacterial infection and often accompanied by fever.
quints
quints
noun
plural of quint
quoins
quoins
noun
plural of quoin
sequin
sequin
noun
(fashion) A sparkling spangle used for the decoration of ornate clothing.
(now historical) Any of various small gold coins minted in Italy and Turkey.
squint
squint
adj
(Scotland) askew, not level
Looking obliquely; having the vision distorted.
noun
(informal) A short look; a peep.
(radio transmission) The angle by which the transmission signal is offset from the normal of a phased array antenna.
A hagioscope.
A quick or sideways glance.
An expression in which the eyes are partly closed.
The look of eyes which are turned in different directions, as in strabismus.
verb
(intransitive) To look or glance sideways.
(intransitive) To look with the eyes partly closed, as in bright sunlight, or as a threatening expression.
(intransitive) To look with, or have eyes that are turned in different directions; to suffer from strabismus.
(intransitive, Scotland) To be not quite straight, off-centred; to deviate from a true line; to run obliquely.
(intransitive, figurative) To have an indirect bearing, reference, or implication; to have an allusion to, or inclination towards, something.
(transitive) To turn to an oblique position; to direct obliquely.
