notes and queries
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
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Era: ca. 1874 (Victorian)
Where it’s used:
Origin
British & Irish English
Sources & notes
Historical definition reproduced from Hotten’s The Slang Dictionary (1874, public domain; Project Gutenberg #42108, retrieved 2026-07-31). Reflects the attitudes of its era.
Common questions
What does “notes and queries” mean?
The invaluable Index to this most useful periodical may be consulted with advantage by the seeker after etymologies of Slang and Cant words.
Is “notes and queries” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.