Middle English Dictionary Entry
quẹ̄ning n.
Entry Info
| Forms | quẹ̄ning n. |
| Etymology | ?From quẹ̄n(e n.(2); cp. MnE dial. queening. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
A variety of apple.
Associated quotations
- ?1435(1432) Lydg.Hen.VI Entry (Jul B.2)357 : Ther were eke treen..Orenges, almondis..Eke the ffruytes which more comvne be -- Quenynges, peches, costardes and wardouns.