quincy

n. a first name for a man or a woman, or a last name.

n. a given name or surname of Old French origin, notably associated with the Adams family in American history.

“Quincy was a popular name in the 19th century and is still used today.”

“The historian noted that Quincy was a prominent surname among the early political elite of Massachusetts.”

n. the name of several cities and towns, especially in the United States.

n. a toponym referring to various locations, most notably a city in Massachusetts and a commune in the Cher department of France.

“They took the train from Boston to Quincy to visit the historic sites.”

“The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, is famously known as the 'City of Presidents' because it was the birthplace of two U.S. leaders.”

n. a type of dry white wine from the Loire Valley in France.

n. a dry white wine produced from Sauvignon blanc grapes in the Quincy AOC region of the Loire Valley.

“The waiter suggested a chilled glass of Quincy to go with the seafood.”

“The sommelier recommended a Quincy for its crisp acidity and flinty notes, which paired perfectly with the local goat cheese.”

Technical

n. an old, funny way to refer to a toilet.

n. an obsolete, personified euphemism for a toilet or latrine.

“The old sailor joked about having to visit the Quincy before the ship departed.”

“In the dusty pages of the 19th-century diary, the author made a humorous reference to 'visiting the Quincy' after a long night of drinking.”

American English · Archaic · Humorous · Slang