Origin and True Meaning of "Quid" - Slang for The British Pound

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Origin and True Meaning of "Quid" - Slang for The British Pound

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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.
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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
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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
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Technical information:

Recorded with WavePad. Edits with Twisted Wave, Hush, and Levelator. Final edits and rendering with Hindenburg Pro. Microphone: SE DynaCaster DCM8.
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Key words:

money, British Pound Sterling, history of money, shilling, pence, England, Great Britain, United Kingdom,

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