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quare

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Queer, strange.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Appalachia, Ireland, dated

Qualifier: Ottawa Valley

Examples

  • I was after finishing my dinner when there was quare knock on the door.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

A lot of, very, great.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Ireland

Examples

  • He'd brought a quare amount of money with him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Variant of queer.