"'... and the Dey despised the Vizier as a cotquean, in spite of his numerous harem, his collection of guns and his status as an important shareholder in the larger associations of corsairs.'"--P. O'Brian, The Hundred Days, 211–212
n. Archaic 1. A coarse or scolding woman. 2. A man who busies himself with domestic matters traditionally regarded as suitable only for women.
"'... and the Dey despised the Vizier as a cotquean, in spite of his numerous harem, his collection of guns and his status as an important shareholder in the larger associations of corsairs.'"
--P. O'Brian, The Hundred Days, 211–212
n. Archaic
1. A coarse or scolding woman.
2. A man who busies himself with domestic matters traditionally regarded as suitable only for women.