† ˈqueimish, a.
(also 5 qweymows),
obs. var. squeamish, q.v. Hence ˈqueimishly adv.
| a 1485 Promp. Parv. 419/2 (MS. S.) Qweymows, infra in skeymowse, or sweymows, abhominativus. 1594 Chapman Shadow Night, Ded. A ij, They queimishlie commende it for a pretie toy. |