Etymology

quant

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Today it means: Quantitative analysis or research. Full definition →

Middle English cwointe
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quant · noun, adjective1

Shortening.

quant · noun, verb2

Uncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.

Quant · proper noun3

  1. Middle English · derived fromcwointe“intelligent, smart, cunning”
  2. English todayQuant

Nickname from Middle English cwointe (“intelligent, smart, cunning”), the origin of quaint.

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