Lexic.us

Definition of Quaint

1. Adjective. Strange in an interesting or pleasing way. "Quaint streets of New Orleans, that most foreign of American cities"

2. Adjective. Very strange or unusual; odd or even incongruous in character or appearance. "A quaint sense of humor"

3. Adjective. Attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic). "A vaulted roof supporting old-time chimney pots"

Definition of Quaint

1. a. Prudent; wise; hence, crafty; artful; wily.

Definition of Quaint

1. Adjective. (obsolete) Of a person: cunning, crafty. (defdate 13th-19th c.) ¹

2. Adjective. (obsolete) Cleverly made; artfully contrived. (defdate 14th-19th c.) ¹

3. Adjective. (context: now dialectal) Strange or odd; unusual. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹

4. Adjective. (obsolete) Overly discriminating or needlessly meticulous; fastidious; prim. (defdate 15th-19th c.) ¹

5. Adjective. Pleasingly unusual; especially, having old-fashioned charm. (defdate from 18th c.) ¹

6. Noun. (archaic) The vulva. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Quaint

1. pleasingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar [adj QUAINTER, QUAINTEST] : QUAINTLY [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quaint

quail bush quail dove quail hawk quail pipe quail pipes quailed quailer quailers quailest quaileth

quailies quailing quailings quails quaily quainter quaintest quaintish quaintly quaintness

quaintnesses quaintrelle quair quairs quais quake quake in one's boots quake lake quake lakes

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