| 释义 |
quean
\ˈkwēn\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English quene, quen, from Old English cwene woman, female serf, prostitute; akin to Old High German quena woman, wife, Old Norse kona, Gothic qino woman, wife, Old English cwēn woman, wife, queen — more at queen
1. also queen \“\ : a disreputable woman; specifically : prostitute
< a lively quean who can dance, weep and love — Time >
2.
a. chiefly Scotland : woman; especially : one that is young or unmarried
b. dialect Britain : a little girl |