queenly

English

adj
Definitions
  • Having the status, rank or qualities of a queen; regal.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English queenly inherited from Old English cwēnlīċ suf from English queen (an effeminate male homosexual).

Origin

English

queen

Gloss

an effeminate male homosexual

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