Etymology

queening

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Today it means: Any of several kinds of apple. Full definition →

Middle English quenynges pl
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromquenynges pl
  2. English todayqueening

(apple): From Middle English quenynges pl, from quene (“queen”) but not completely certain.

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