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Quicksand
Meaning
Noun
●
Wet
sand
that
appears
firm
but in which things
readily
sink
, often found
near
rivers
or coasts.
●
Anything that
pulls
one down or
buries
one.
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Origin
quicksand
English
quyksande
Middle English (1100-1500)
cwecesand
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
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