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qua [kweɪ kwɑː] prep
in the capacity of; by virtue of being [from Latin, ablative singular (feminine) of qui who] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The reason is that the original statement was inaccurate, for the wing is not said to be relative to the bird qua bird, since many creatures besides birds have wings, but qua winged creature. (if the classical phrase might be pardoned) a sine qua non. "Di qua," said one of the men, descending a little path leading out of the Appian Way. |
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