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Why “queer”? Is it a slur?

September 11, 2015Miriam Samuelson-Roberts 1 Comment

Where did the word “queer” come from? The word “queer” has debated origins, but it most likely originated in Europe. It was used in 16th century Scottish to mean “strange, peculiar, or eccentric.” Queer continued to appear in texts throughout Europe, and… Continue Reading →

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