·vi To sing in concert.
II. Quire ·noun ·see Choir.
III. Quire ·noun A collection of twenty-four sheets of paper of the same size and quality, unfolded or having a single fold; one twentieth of a ream.
1) A complete rogue, one that has sung in different choirs or cages, i.e. gaols. CANT. 2) Base, rog...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose