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quodlibet
 
SYLLABICATION:quod·li·bet
PRONUNCIATION:  kwdl-bt
NOUN:1a. A theological or philosophical issue presented for formal argument or disputation. b. Formal disputation of such an issue. 2. Music A usually humorous medley.
ETYMOLOGY:Middle English, from Medieval Latin quodlibetum, from Latin quod libet, anything at all : quod, what; see kwo- in Appendix I + libet, it pleases, third person sing. present tense of libre, to be pleasing; see leubh- in Appendix I.
 
 
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