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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

QUEER, v. Aphetic form of Eng. inquire (Abd. 1967). Ppl.adj. queerin, prying, inquisitive.Abd. 1933 J. H. Smythe Blethers 57:
Some o' thae queerin' cratur's fa gang aboot howkin' up sic ferlies.

[Sc. retained the [i] sound which developed from Mid.Eng. enquere, O.Fr. enquerre. The Eng. diphthong is ad. Lat. inquirere.]

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