Such philosophies and groups are diverse amongst themselves-being found in all segments and sectors of the political spectrum-and they usually represent, to varying extents, the diversity within their group. The former may also be a case of a manifestation of a movement of opinion within some ethnic, linguistic, religious, regional, or other identifiable groups whose members have expressed concern about their continued existence for historical or other reasons. In addition, there are those who contend that Quiverfull's "internal growth" model is a manifestation of a broader trend which is reflected in the lifestyles of such groups as Orthodox Jews (particularly Haredi and Hasidic Jews) and certain Christians including Orthodox Calvinists of the Netherlands, traditional Anabaptists (such as Old Order Amish, Old Colony Mennonites, and certain Conservative Mennonites), some traditional Methodists of the conservative holiness movement, and Laestadian Lutherans of Finland. Quick-witted is from 1520s.As birth-control methods advanced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many conservative Christian movements issued official statements against their use, citing their incompatibility with biblical beliefs and ideals. Quick-change artist (1886) originally was an actor expert in playing different roles in the same performance of a show. Quick buck is from 1946, American English. To be quick about something is from 1937. 1200).Īs an adverb, "quickly, in a quick manner," from c. Also formerly of bright flowers or colors (c.
Also in Middle English "with child, in an advanced state of pregnancy" (when the woman can feel the child move within). where the ground is shifting and yielding (mid-14c., compare quicksand). Also in Middle English used of soft soils, gravel pits, etc.
Of an action, process, etc., "done in little time," 1540s. Of persons, "mentally active, prompt to perceive or respond to impressions" from late 15c. A somewhat similar feeling may distinguish NHG schnell and rasch or it may be more a matter of local preference.
1300, on notion of "full of life." NE swift or the now more common fast may apply to rapid motion of any duration, while in quick (in accordance with its original sense of 'live, lively') there is a notion of 'sudden' or 'soon over.' We speak of a fast horse or runner in a race, a quick starter but not a quick horse.
Middle English quik, from Old English cwic "living, alive, animate, characterized by the presence of life" (now archaic), and figuratively, of mental qualities, "rapid, ready," from Proto-Germanic *kwikwaz (source also of Old Saxon and Old Frisian quik, Old Norse kvikr "living, alive," Dutch kwik "lively, bright, sprightly," Old High German quec "lively," German keck "bold"), from PIE root *gwei- "to live." Sense of "lively, active, swift, speedy, hasty," developed by c.
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