Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1968 (SND Vol. VII).
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Quotation dates: 1835, 1904
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QUERIOUS, adj. Rare Sc. form of Eng. curious. Hence n. queeriosity, (a) curiosity, something strange (ne.Sc., Per. 1967).Rnf. 1835 D. Webster Rhymes 179:
With ither nigs and naws sae querious, Wad ding philosopher delirious.Per. 1904 R. Ford Hum. Sc. Stories II. 82:
We'll . . . ha'e an examination o' the queeriosity.