10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUIZZERY»
Discover the use of
quizzery in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
quizzery and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
We prefer, and propose for general use, the more euphonious term "quizzery." As
a contribution to the quizzery of the day, The Outlook has been printing each
week " Twenty Questions " (omitted in this issue) on general information,
answered ...
Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1927
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The National Songster; a Collection of Scotch, English, and ...
It's really quite a misery To be so much nnnoy'd, In fearing this vile quizzery,
Friend and fee I alike avoid. From post to pillar I am chas'd, And driven like a
scout, One to ask at every comet's plac'd, ' Does your mother know you're out ?'
For my ...
3
The book without a name [essays] by sir T.C. and lady Morgan
of the mere man to dress himself, and of the necessity of a stronger social
influence, to save him from quizzery. In no instance does the maxim, decipit
ezremplar vitiis imitabile, hold good more perfectly than in the unfortunate
acolytes of a man ...
Thomas Charles Morgan (sir.), Sydney Morgan (lady.), 1841
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The Book Without a Name
... class who are perpetually following the fashion without overtaking it, we shall
obtain still further proof of the natural incapacity of the mere man to dress himself,
and of the necessity of a stronger social influence, to save him from quizzery.
Thomas Charles Morgan, Sydney Morgan-Owenson, 1841
5
Peers and parvenus: a novel
I will speak to Curlewis about getting me up something of a costume fit for a
country quizzery I'm afraid my Moor equipments would not be exactly the thing for
playing Sir Charles Grandison at Millstone Park ! " CHAPTER V. What shall I say I
...
Mrs. Gore (Catherine Grace Frances), 1846
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The Book Without a Name
... class who are perpetually following the fashion without overtaking it, we shall
obtain still further proof of the natural incapacity of the mere man to dress himself,
and of the necessity of a stronger social influence, to save him from quizzery.
Sir Thomas Charles Morgan, Lady Morgan (Sydney), 1841
Confess quaint Quizzery, though it makes one wince Sir A. Wylie. — I bar what
wounds a Lady or a Prince. — Mr. North. — Is, after all, not quite a hanging matter
! — What, Jeffrey ? Not one word for poor deal Satire ? Sir A. Wylie. Well, well, I ...
John Wilson, Robert Shelton Mackenzie, James Hogg, 1867
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The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction
The former has this advantage, that, when detected, its enormity may be so great
as to enable the person to pass it 05' as a piece of quizzery, which can never be
done with the latter. Heroic liars, such as the Baron or Major, are a godly race; ...
The shooting over, all sojourn'd, without a noise or din, And had an excellent
dinner at Cameron's cheerful Inn. The chair was fill'd extremely well--as needs
must be by Hogg, And the company amused themselves with quizzery and grog.
James Anthony Froude, John Tulloch, 1833
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Stories of American life; by American writers
... not talented — for even his idleness would outshine industry ; not economical
— for then he must refuse his wardrobe and his purse to the extravagant; not
sensitive — for he must stand quizzery ; not chivalrous — for then he must take
sides ...
Mary Russell Mitford, 1830
8 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUIZZERY»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
quizzery is used in the context of the following news items.
Londonist Afloat: Join Our Quiz On A Boat
The Thames quizzery takes place on Friday 12 September departing from Westminster Pier at 7pm and returning around 10pm. Tickets are £15 per person, we ... «Londonist, Jul 14»
QuizUp, the definitive trivia app, is now available on Android
The app lets you challenge your friends or random strangers around the world to a round of head-to-head quizzery in just about any category you can think of. «What Mobile, Mar 14»
The Day Facebook Was All Quizzes
Facebook was awash in quizzery that day. Maybe you particiapted, maybe you didn't. If you didn't, congrats. You've got better things to do. If you did, there are a ... «E! Online, Jan 14»
Family Guy Pub Quiz
Expect six rounds of Quahog quizzery, inappropriate jokes and, possibly, a giant malevolent chicken (everybody's heard, about the bird). Prizes include booze ... «Londonist, Dec 13»
Things To Do In London Today: Tuesday 8 October 2013
Londonist editor Matt Brown hosts, with the usual mix of quizzery, anecdotes, prize draw and an open mic session for anyone who wants to share their own ... «Londonist, Oct 13»
Things To Do In London Today: 3 October 2012
QUIZZERY-POKERY: This month's Bigger Boat Film Quiz, at the Boogaloo in Highgate, is all about 80's movies. If you know your ETs from your ED-209s, and ... «Londonist, Oct 12»
Headout: Friends Forever
GO: Golden Girls Quizzery is at the Foggy Notion, 3416 N Lombard St., 240-0249, on Wednesday, May 9. 8:30 pm. Free. «Willamette Week, May 12»
Professor Layton and the Curious Village video game review
The story itself, despite the characters' ludicrous penchant for quizzery, is equally well put together. The Professor and Luke have arrived in St Mystere to solve ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Nov 08»
