Obs. [f. QUIT v. 2 b.] (See quot.)
1882. J. Ashton, Soc. Life Reign Q. Anne, II. 245. Were any one [of the prisoners in Newgate] lucky enough to be acquitted, he had to spend a Quit Shilling for their delight.
Obs. [f. QUIT v. 2 b.] (See quot.)
1882. J. Ashton, Soc. Life Reign Q. Anne, II. 245. Were any one [of the prisoners in Newgate] lucky enough to be acquitted, he had to spend a Quit Shilling for their delight.
