queesting

English

Etymology

From Dutch kweesten.

Noun

queesting (uncountable)

1. (historical) An old custom in Holland by which sweethearts were allowed to share a bed and talk together, without any amorous activity.
   • 1989, Heritage Quest: HQ, numbers 20-22, page 65:

     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.

See also

• bundling

References

• KWEESTEN at Historische woordenboeken