A staircase landing where the stairs turn at a right angle. (MW)
See: halfpace
quire (noun)
Four sheets of paper or parchment folded to form eight leaves, as in medieval manuscripts. Any collection of leaves one within another in a manuscript or book. 25 (formerly 24) sheets of paper; one twentieth of a ream. (NOA)
A collection of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and quality; one twentieth of a ream. (MW)
A set of 24 or sometimes 25 sheets of paper of the same size and stock; one twentieth of a ream. A collection of leaves of parchment or paper, folded one within the other, in a manuscript or book. (AHD)
quixotic (adjective)
Exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical. (NOA)
Having or showing ideas that are different and unusual but not practical or likely to succeed. Having intentions or ideas that are admirable but not practical. (CD)
Caught up in the romance of noble deeds and the pursuit of unreachable goals; idealistic without regard to practicality. Capricious; impulsive. (AHD)