Re: Squirely
Posted by James Briggs on June 27, 2003 In Reply to: Re: Squirely posted by R.
Berg on June 27, 2003
: : Does anyone know what the term "squirely" really means and
where it came from? Thanks!
: Are you thinking of "squirrelly," meaning like a squirrel? It
describes someone who's ditzy, scatterbrained, flaky. Squirrels
run around a lot and often change direction.That's my guess about
where it came from.
It could mean 'acting like a squire'. Squires were local dignitaries
in 18th century England, usually the most prosperous and influential
person below the nobility.
- Squires Lewis 06/27/03
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