Definition of Quandery

Definition of Quandery

Quan"da*ry (?), n.; pl. Quandaries (#). [Prob. fr. OE. wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandræði difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.] A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.

Quan"da*ry, v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] Otway.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

QUANDARY. To be in a quandary: to be puzzled. Also
one so over-gorged, as to be doubtful which he should do
first, sh--e or spew. Some derive the term quandary from
the French phrase qu'en dirai je? what shall I say of it?
others from an Italian word signifying a conjuror's circle.

- The Devil's Dictionary (Ambrose Bierce)

a dilemma
a state of not knowing what to decide

- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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