"Neurotic, adj. sense 4, 1907, antedates 1917--

[Joel S. Berson]

The Bystander [London], Vol. 13, No. 165, January 30, 1907, page 217:

"Harry Thaw on Trial / New York's Neurotic Interest in the
Millionaire Prisoner"  [article title]

"Neurotic" adj. sense 4,  "... characteristic of a neurotic. Also in
extended use", antedates OED3 Dec. 2009,1917--.

[Serendipitous encounter, while test-driving "test-drive".]

Joel

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