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▪ I. quizzing, vbl. n.|ˈkwɪzɪŋ|
[f. quiz v.1 + -ing1.]
The action of the vb.
1797The Quiz No. 31. 208 On Quizzing. 1802G. Rose Diaries (1860) I. 508 note, He made a most brilliant speech with much quizzing on Mr. A. 1830D'Israeli Chas. I, III. v. 75 A remarkable instance of..persiflage, or what we now call quizzing. 1862Shirley [J. Skelton] Nugæ Crit. ix. 402 That indirect and gentlemanly quizzing,..so much relished by the House of Commons.
Comb.1805Edin. Rev. VI. 184 He acquits himself of all share in a quizzing scene. 1806–7J. Beresford Miseries Hum. Life (1826) xviii. 213 Thinking his Critic a capital Quizzing-stock.
▪ II. quizzing, ppl. a.|ˈkwɪzɪŋ|
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That quizzes.
1797The Quiz No. 31. 208 The supposed robber, was no other than a quizzing fellow. 1806T. S. Surr Winter in Lond. III. 197 A subject of mirthful wonder to several quizzing beaux. 1808Scott Let. to Gifford 25 Oct. in Lockhart, A notable subject for a quizzing article. 1866Felton Anc. & Mod. Gr. II. v. 348 Attacked by the older students..with all sorts of quizzing questions. |