The word was also used for a coarse or scolding woman, especially a masculine one.
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Thursday, 17 January 2013
Cotquean
Cotquean is an archaic word for a man who involved himself overmuch in the affairs of women or busied himself with domestic matters traditionally regarded as suitable only for women. It was used disparagingly.
The word was also used for a coarse or scolding woman, especially a masculine one.
The word was also used for a coarse or scolding woman, especially a masculine one.
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How do you pronounce this?
ReplyDeleteCOT- queen. At least so I understand. I'm not sure how people always know which way archaic words were pronounced.
DeleteA great word. I like busybody better though -- it's easier to spell! :)
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