A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1562-1563
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Quhirlie, adj. [Nonce f. Quhirl(l v. 2 or 4.] Applied to an innovation: ? Taking place with a giddy rush; ? causing sudden and confusing change. —1562-3 Winȝet I 8/9.
The schuiting of honeste men fra thair native roumes be tytle off ȝoure newe quhirlie fewis
