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queesting

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
queesting
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An old custom in Holland by which sweethearts were allowed to share a bed and talk together, without any amorous activity.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Dutch kweesten.

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Usage

Frequently Paired Words

bundling

Questions

What does queesting mean?
An old custom in Holland by which sweethearts were allowed to share a bed and talk together, without any amorous activity.
Where does queesting come from?
It is traced to Dutch.

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