Queesting
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An old custom in Holland by which sweethearts were allowed to share a bed and talk together, without any amorous activity. historical, uncountable
"Queesting in Holland was a custom allowing the suitor access to his sweetheart after she had retired for the night. He could visit and enter her bed for a harmless chit-chat after which he left."
Example
More examples"Queesting in Holland was a custom allowing the suitor access to his sweetheart after she had retired for the night. He could visit and enter her bed for a harmless chit-chat after which he left."
Etymology
From Dutch kweesten.
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