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Word of the Day – Queem

By August 15, 2016Word of the Day

Queem (adj)

kw-ee-m

(Rare) Scottish and English regional ( northern ). Protected from the wind, snug; (occasionally) neat, tidy.

From Old English, Queem is apparently the aphetic form of Iqueme. In later use also: calm, still; smooth . Also: To join or fit (a thing) closely; to fit exactly with.

Example sentences

“I love this spot, it’s so queem it’s perfect for a sneaky picnic.”

“I just need to queem these two together and I’m done.”

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