4. To write " query" (qu., qy., or ?) against, as a doubtful spelling,
or sense, in a proof. See QuÊre.
Que*sal" (?), n. (Zoˆl.) The long-tailed, or resplendent, trogon
(Pharomachus mocinno, formerly Trogon resplendens), native of Southern
Mexico and Central America. Called also quetzal, and golden trogon.
The male is remarkable for the brilliant metallic green and gold colors
of his plumage, and for his extremely long plumes, which often exceed
three feet in length.
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Quest (?), n. [OF. queste, F. quÍte, fr. L. quaerere, quaesitum, to
seek for, to ask. Cf. Query, Question.] 1. The act of seeking, or
looking after anything; attempt to find or obtain; search; pursuit; as,
to rove in quest of game, of a lost child, of property, etc.
Upon an hard adventure yet in quest.
Spenser.
Cease your quest of love.
Shak.
There ended was his quest, there ceased his care.
Milton.