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Grammar : Adj
Spell : kwik-sil-ver
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɪkˌsɪl vər



Definition of quicksilver

Origin :
  • Old English cwicseolfor, literally "living silver," translating Latin argentum vivum (cf. Italian argento vivo), literally "living silver;" so called from its liquid mobility. See quick (adj.) + silver (n.). Cf. Dutch kwikzilver, Old High German quecsilbar, German quecksilber, French vif-argent, Italian argenta viva.
  • As in mercurial : adj flighty, temperamental
  • As in fickle : adj vacillating, blowing hot and cold
Example sentences :
  • I have more names than one; but the name of Quicksilver suits me as well as any other.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • Quicksilver looked at it with a smile, and nodded his approbation.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • "I told you she would be the first to discover them," said Quicksilver to Perseus.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • "And that would be a great pity," said Quicksilver, with his mischievous smile.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • "They are three very strange old ladies," said Quicksilver, laughing.
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • So, if you call me Quicksilver, the name will fit tolerably well.
  • Extract from : « The Miraculous Pitcher » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • But think of your turning Mercury into Quicksilver, and talking about his sister!
  • Extract from : « The Gorgon's Head » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • It was Quicksilver; and he brought one hither, as well as the box.
  • Extract from : « The Paradise of Children » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • It would have been as easy for quicksilver to remain at the top of an incline.
  • Extract from : « A Woman Tenderfoot » by Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
  • Another device is, to fill the pores of such riffle-bars with quicksilver.
  • Extract from : « Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining » by John S. Hittell

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