Full record for weird n.
| Definition | that which is weird (in the sense of supernatural or fantastic) |
| OED requirements | antedating 1947 |
| Earliest cite | in Startling Stories |
| Comment | Typically as "the weird."
Fred Galvin submitted a 1947 cite from a letter in Startling Stories. We also have one 1948 cite from a letter in Thrilling Wonder Stories (see entry for "fantastic, n."). We would like cites of any date. |
| Last modified | 6 July, 2008 |
Citations for weird n.
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| 2007 I. McDonald Brasyl 294 | He picked the old mall because it is enclosed and free from the eyes of cameras, but it's big and out of the way and full of weirds and he doesn't love the idea of her hanging around among them too long. |