Talk:quirk

The Word Detective says 'The origin of the word "quirk" itself is, unfortunately, a mystery, but we do know that it first appeared in English around 1565 meaning "a verbal trick" or "an evasion." In "Much Ado About Nothing" (1599), Shakespeare used "quirk" to mean "a witty quip," and by "Twelfth Night," written in 1601, he was using it in our modern sense to mean "a peculiarity of behavior."

The underlying sense of a "quirk" being "a sudden turn or abnormality" subsequently led to its being used as a name for a variety of small, odd things, including a sudden curve or flourish in a drawing, a small, regular pattern in stockings, and, as of 1688, that little bit of fabric between the fingers of a glove.' Link to source 'The Word Detective' JasonRich 12:23, 15 March 2011 (UTC)

odd event
a strange and unexpected turn of events a strange quirk of fate Microsoft® Encarta® 2009 --Backinstadiums (talk) 18:23, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

Molding and moulding
Both "molding" and "moulding" occur in the article.

If the same thing is meant, please use the same orthography at least within one article.

If various national / regional orthographies are to be reflected on Wiktionary, please consider giving the user the option to select their preferred orthography regulation and do no longer bother them with the various orthographies (and spellings) related to these national / regional orthography rules.86.90.202.241 19:05, 28 March 2023 (UTC)