First Known Use: before 12th century
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quean
noun \ˈkwēn, ˈkwān\
Definition of QUEAN
1
: a disreputable woman; specifically : prostitute
2
chiefly Scottish : woman; especially : one that is young or unmarried
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Origin of QUEAN
Middle English quene, from Old English cwene; akin to Old English cwēn woman, queen
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Rhymes with QUEAN
ain, Aisne, ane, Bain, bane, blain, brain, cane, chain, crane, deign, drain, fain, fane, feign, gain, grain, Kane, lane, Lane, main, mane, pain, Paine, pane, plain, plane, rain, reign, rein, sain, sane, seine, Seine, skein, Spain, sprain, stain, strain, swain, thane, thegn, train, twain, Twain, vain, vane, vein, wain, wane, Wayne
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