Qv Definition

abbreviation

Quod vide; used to reference material mentioned in text.

This is described in more detail in Brown's book on the subject (q.v.).

Wiktionary

(in prescriptions) As much as you wish.

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Origin of Qv

From Latin quantum (“as much as") + vÄ«s (“you want, you wish"), the second person singular active indicative form of volo (“I want, I wish").

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From Latin quod vidÄ“ (literally “which see"), from quod, the neuter of quÄ« (“what") + vidÄ“ the imperative mood of videō (“I see").

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