Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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†QUED, adj. Also qwed, quad. Vile, base. bad, “still used, but as a low or slang term” (w.Sc. 1887 Jam.). Obs. in Eng. since 17th c.
[O.Sc. quaid, quad, bad, 1501, E.M.E. cwe(a)d, qued(e). Cf. Mid. Du. quaed, O.Fris. quad, id.]
