Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶QUESIE, n. A sea-taboo name for the blue shark, Carcharinus glaucus (Sh. 1814 Irvine MSS.). [Orig. obscure. ? Cf. Whiss, v.2, 3.]