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quinie
What does quinie mean?
A girl, a young woman, a lass. North-east Scotland's word for it. Pairs with 'loon' (boy) — the two come as a set in any Doric sentence about youngsters.
"Twa loons an' a quinie were doon at the harbour."
Origin
Doric, from Older Scots 'quine' — related to the same root as English 'queen' (Old English 'cwene' = woman).
Frequently asked questions
What does quinie mean?
Quinie is a Doric word for a girl or young woman.
How do you use quinie in a sentence?
"She's a canny quinie, that one."
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