† studialn.
Obsolete. rare.
Perhaps: a state of perplexity or anxiety.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > perplexity, bewilderment > [noun] > state or instance of
studyc1300
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perplexityc1475
studiala1513
pose1600
stam1638
embarrassment1721
screw-up1950
a1513 R. Fabyan New Cronycles Eng. & Fraunce (1516) I. ccxli. f. clxiiiv Wherwithall the Duke was put to such a studyall & fere, that he was forsed to suche meanys of treaty & of peace.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2015; most recently modified version published online June 2021).
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