Word History
Etymology
Middle English, quit, probably from Medieval Latin quittus, alteration of Latin quietus at rest
First Known Use
1663, in the meaning defined above
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“Quits.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quits. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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quits
adjective
: even or equal with another (as by repaying a debt, returning a favor, or paying back an enemy)
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