n. [ Hottentot. ] (Zool.) A South African wild ass (Equus quagga syn. Hippotigris quagga). The upper parts are reddish brown, becoming paler behind and behind and beneath, with dark stripes on the face, neck, and fore part of the body. The species became extinct in the late 1800's, largely due to excessive hunting. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
a. [ See Quag, Quagmire. ] Of the nature of a quagmire; yielding or trembling under the foot, as soft, wet earth; spongy; boggy. “O'er the watery strath, or quaggy moss.” Collins. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Quake + mire. ] Soft, wet, miry land, which shakes or yields under the feet. “A spot surrounded by quagmires, which rendered it difficult of access.” Palfrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
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