Quincy

[ kwin-zee, -see for 1, 2; kwin-see for 3, 4 ]

/ ˈkwɪn zi, -si for 1, 2; ˈkwɪn si for 3, 4 /

Josiah,1744–75, American patriot and writer.

a city in E Massachusetts, near Boston.

a city in W Illinois, on the Mississippi.

a male given name.

Example sentences from the Web for quincy

And Stevie Wonder, and Prince, and Quincy Jones, and J.J. Abrams, and Toni Morrison, and…George R.R. Martin!

In the Backseat With Janelle Monae: A Limo Ride with the Stylish R&B Diva |Douglas Wolk |April 28, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Quincy Jones has said that if he were forced to pick music to take to a desert island, these three recordings would lead his list.

Classic Miles Davis Recordings Reveal New Beauty in Their Classic Mono Format |Malcolm Jones |December 8, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
“I wanted to do a show about first real best friends,” Quincy said.

‘Out There’: Ryan Quincy’s Take on Those Awkward High School Years |Jean Trinh |February 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
“Animation style–wise, I wanted the characters to walk,” said Quincy.

‘Out There’: Ryan Quincy’s Take on Those Awkward High School Years |Jean Trinh |February 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Quincy described his show as a “slow burn” with a “nice, melancholy sweetness to it like Charlie Brown.”

‘Out There’: Ryan Quincy’s Take on Those Awkward High School Years |Jean Trinh |February 22, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
The next morning, after breakfast, Quincy asked his wife and Maude to accompany him to Mrs. Hawkins' barn.

The Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks |Charles Felton Pidgin
Mr. Quincy said he understood the object of the resolution to be to settle a principle before the facts were ascertained.

Abridgement of the Debates of Congress, from 1789 to 1856 (4 of 16 vol.) |Various
The people, in the "Old South," were greatly agitated when Quincy closed his harangue.

Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 |Various
"I certainly do," answered Quincy, throwing his whole heart into his eyes.

Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks |Charles Felton Pidgin
It fell short, for Quincy retreated; then, springing forward, he gave Bob a violent kick on his left knee.

The Further Adventures of Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks |Charles Felton Pidgin