General
quine
What does quine mean?
A girl or young woman, especially in the North-East and Aberdeen area.
"She's a bonnie quine."
Origin
Scots (Doric), from Old English 'cwene' (woman), related to 'queen'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'quine' mean?
It means a girl or young woman, used especially in the North-East of Scotland and the Aberdeen area.
Where does 'quine' come from?
It's a Doric Scots word from Old English 'cwene' (woman), which is related to 'queen'.
What is the male equivalent of 'quine'?
In Doric the male counterpart is 'loon', meaning a boy or young man.
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