Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Q.P.

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


Q.P.

Quantum placet. Two letters used in prescriptions, meaning the quantity may be as little or much as you like. Thus, in a cup of tea we might say “Milk and sugar q.p.”	1

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