queesting
An old custom in Holland by which sweethearts were allowed to share a bed and talk together, without any amorous activity.
Noun
- An old custom in Holland by which sweethearts were allowed to share a bed and talk together, without any amorous activity.
- Queesting in Holland was a custom allowing the suitor access to his sweetheart after she had retired for the night. He could visit and enter her bed for a harmless chit-chat after which he left. - 1989, Heritage Quest:...
Origin
From Dutch kweesten.