Literally, a turn; a starting from the point or line; hence, an artful turn for evasion or subterfuge; a shift; a quibble; as the quirks of a pettifogger.

A fit or turn; a short paroxysm; as a quirk of joy or grief.

A smart taunt or retort. I may chance to have some odd quirks and remnants of wit broken on me.

A slight conceit or quibble.

A flight of fancy.

An irregular air; as light quirks of music.

In building, a piece of ground taken out of any regular ground-plot or floor, as to mark a court or yard.