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Definition of Quailing
1. quail [v] - See also: quail
Lexicographical Neighbors of Quailing
Literary usage of Quailing
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Collection of the Most Celebrated Voyages and Travels from the Discovery of by Forster, R. P (1818)
"... by the barking of dogs; braving of asses; howling of jackals; and by the (quailing
of children. ^f 'After a sleepless night, rising more fatigued than ..."
2. A Dictionary of English Etymology by Hensleigh Wedgwood (1865)
"To quail, as when we speak of one's courage quailing, is probably a special
application of quail, in the sense of curdle. The bodily effect of fear or ..."
3. The History of the Protestant Reformation, in Germany and Switzerland, and by Martin John Spalding (1870)
"... of Catholics—Affecting incident at Soleure—The war of Cappell—Points of
resemblance—An armed apostle—A prophet quailing before danger—Battle of Cappell— ..."
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