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In each episode you discover the surprising history of how sayings we use today came to be long ago. This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits you can use to amaze and impress friends and family.
Origin and True Meaning of "Quid" - Slang for The British Pound
History of Everyday Sayings
11 minutes
1 year ago
Origin and True Meaning of "Quid" - Slang for The British Pound
The slang term for the British Pound is "Quid". How old is that term, what is the origin, and what is the true meaning?
Discover the answers to these questions and learn more about "the Quid" and it's history in this episode. ---
Sources used in this episode:
"What Is a Quid? History of the British Pound Sterling (GBP)". "Investopedia". Link: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/q/quid.asp#citation-3
"UNDERSTANDING BRITISH MONEY: WHAT’S A QUID? A SHILLING?". "I Heart Britain". Link: https://www.iheartbritain.com/understanding-british-money-whats-a-quid-a-shilling/
"A short history of the pound". "BBC.com. Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-26169070 ---
Host:
Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReleaseRadio.com - Email: CarterMethod@gmail.com Dedicated website for "History of Everyday Sayings" where you can listen to all episodes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/history-of-everyday-sayings ---
Technical information:
Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8. ---
Key words:
money, British Pound Sterling, history of money, shilling, pence, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom,
History of Everyday Sayings
In each episode you discover the surprising history of how sayings we use today came to be long ago. This show is for you if you are a logophile - meaning of course lover of words - a writer, speaker, philomath, or someone who simply loves history tidbits you can use to amaze and impress friends and family.
