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queer(2) (iou)



queer verb trans. slang. L18.
[from the adjective.]
Ridicule; puzzle; swindle, cheat. Now rare. L18.
Spoil, put out of order; spoil the reputation or chances of (a person). E19.
queer a person's pitch interfere with or spoil someone's chances, business, etc.
Upset, disconcert; make (a person) feel queer. rare. M19.
queerer noun (rare) a person who queers someone or something E19.

Musk (medicine)


musk


1. A substance of a reddish brown colour, and when fresh of the consistence of honey, obtained from a bag being behind the navel of the male musk deer. It has a slightly bitter taste, but is specially remarkable for its powerful and enduring odour. It is used in medicine as a stimulant antispasmodic. The term is also applied to secretions of various Other animals, having a similar odour.

2. <zoology> The musk deer. See Musk deer (below).

3. The perfume emitted by musk, or any perfume somewhat similar.

4. <botany> The musk plant (Mimulus moschatus). A plant of the genus Erodium (E. Moschatum); called also musky heron's-bill.

A plant of the genus Muscari; grape hyacinth. Musk beaver, a small American fresh water tortoise (Armochelys, or Ozotheca, odorata), which has a distinct odour of musk; called also stinkpot.

Origin: F. Musc, L. Muscus, Per. Musk, fr. Skr. Mushka testicle, orig, a little mouse. See Mouse, and cd. Abelmosk, Muscadel, Muscovy duck, Nutmeg.

Source: Websters Dictionary