Where does “quitter” come from?
Quitter comes from English quit, derived from Latin coctura (cooking), from Latin coquo (to cook), ultimately expressing the sense of preparation or completion through the action of cooking.
quitter (English): Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus; A...
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- Matter flowing from a wound or sore; pus; A...
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Words derived from “quitter”