释义 |
▪ I. † quait, v. Obs. rare. In 5 qwaite. [Of obscure origin: the qw- may represent wh-.] ? To wait, await.
a1400–50Alexander 1109 Quen ne in quat time sal qwaite [Dubl. MS. falle] þe þis aunter Enquire me noȝt þat question. c1400Destr. Troy 13245 There the qwene with hir qwaintis qwaitid me to cacche. ▪ II. quait dial. var. quiet a.; obs. f. quoit n. and v. |