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Unquote

intj, verb

Definitions

Intj
  1. 1
    Used in speech to indicate the end of a quotation.

    "Telegram for the Dover Boys, Messrs. Tom, Dick and Larry, care of Wayward Tavern, Upper Bottleneck, New York, sirs, quote, HEEEELP!, unquote, signed Dora. 35 cents collect."

Verb
  1. 1
    To convert (a quoted expression) back to its original form. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From un- + quote; possibly an eggcorn of end quote.

Etymology 2

From un- + quote; possibly an eggcorn of end quote.

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