queme

adjective

ˈkwēm

1

dialectal, chiefly England : pleasant, agreeable, comfortable

2

dialectal, chiefly England : comely, attractive

3

dialectal, chiefly England : handy

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English gecwēme; akin to Middle Dutch bequame pleasant, fitting, Old High German biquāmi fitting, suitable, Old Norse kvæmr coming; derivative from the root of English come

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