quidnunc

Meanings

• a term used in medieval literature to describe a person who is always up-to-date with the latest news and fashions.

  - "In the medieval court, the quidnunc was the person who knew all the latest gossip and trends."
  - "The quidnunc was the go-to person in the medieval world for anyone who wanted to know what was happening in the latest news or fashions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkwɪdˌnʌŋk/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

busybody , buttinsky , gossip , newsmonger , yenta

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Rhymes

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quidnunc , junction , conjunction , function

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Homophones

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1. ["quid", "what"]
   

2. ["nunc", "now"]
   

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Variants

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quidnunc , quidnuncs

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Forms

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quidnunc, quidnuncian, quidnuncles

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Etymology

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The term 'quidnunc' comes from the Latin term 'quid novi' which translates to 'what is new?'

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Related Concepts

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1. information broker: An information broker is a person or organization that provides access to information for a fee. In medieval literature, the quidnunc could be seen as a type of information broker, providing access to the latest news and fashions for a fee, or perhaps even for a favor.

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Culture

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In medieval literature, the quidnunc was often portrayed as a wise and knowledgeable person who was always up-to-date with the latest news and fashions. This character often played a central role in medieval stories and was often called upon to provide advice and guidance to other characters in the story.

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