# Quomodocunquizing: 1652 word for making money any way 2026-08-13T06:03:28+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Mathrubhumi's Word of the Day for August 13 features 'quomodocunquizing', a rare 17th-century term meaning making money by any possible means. The word comes from Sir Thomas Urquhart's 1652 writing, where he described 'quomodocunquizing clusterfists and rapacious varlets'. Derived from Latin 'quomodocunque' (in whatever way), it is considered a nonce word, coined for a single occasion rather than entering common use. Modern dictionaries treat it as obscure or archaic, but its precise meaning has attracted renewed curiosity, especially in discussions about money-making and the gig economy. ## Coverage - english.mathrubhumi.com Tags: 17th-century, etymology, money-making, obscure words, quomodocunquizing, word of the day Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/quomodocunquizing-1652-word-for-making-money-any-way/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/quomodocunquizing-1652-word-for-making-money-any-way/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.