{ } n. [ F. esquinancie, OF. squinance, esquinance. See Quinsy. ] 1. (Med.) The quinsy. See Quinsy. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) A European perennial herb (Asperula cynanchica) with narrowly linear whorled leaves; -- formerly thought to cure the quinsy. Also called quincewort. [ 1913 Webster ]

Squinancy berries, black currants; -- so called because used to cure the quinsy. Dr. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]