Queuing up to be rediscovered today are :-
Quidnunc – an inquisitive, gossipy person
Quoth – said (as in I/he/she quoth)
Quean – an impudent girl or woman
I rarely dig up tales from the past but this story, one I wrote four years ago, fitted the bill perfectly so here it is – albeit in a considerably shorter version!
“Hey, Peggy and Janet, come over here. I’m no quidnunc as you well know, but I have to tell you this.
Jack from number 12 quoth that the brazen hussy from number 32 scurried through 23’s front door just after his wife left for the shops early this morning!
Well, I had feeling something was going on, and Anne at 41 said the same.
That’s not all. While I was hanging out the washing yesterday I noticed the shed in next door’s garden shaking and wobbling. It was obvious what was happening.
I happened to have my binoculars with me so I was able to peep through the window. It was pretty steamed up, well it would be, but guess who’s sweaty face I saw? It was her! You know, her. That quean from 17, with the skirt so short you can almost see … well never mind.
We really should tell the newly-wed in 16 to keep an eye on her hubby, what with that jezebel on the loose. And Peggy dear, you should warn 47 about her too. I’m told her husband’s got a bit of a roving eye.
Janet, I don’t know how to tell you this but last Saturday your Bill peered down my blouse at my, ahem, assets. Perhaps you should … Janet dear… where are you going … Janet! Oh well.
Look Peggy, here comes Maggie from 25.
Hello Maggie dear, did you hear what was going on at number 33 the other day? I’m no quidnunc as you well know, but …”
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Quoth and quean are two of my often used Scrabble words. Nice to see them in a sentence.
I would want to take you on Denise!!
What a quagmire on that street! And with her always on the qui vive and eager to blab, I fear quarrels aplenty.
No doubt about that Christine!
What an amusing story. Very unusual word today. Only quoth was familiar
It was the only one I was aware of before! Thanks Sadje.
You need to play more Scrabble. Scrabble players have a wide vocabulary of Q and Z words. Qaid and Qat being the favourites. 😉
You’re welcome!
This seems to be a veritable scandalous street ! The quidnics must be thrilled with so much grist for the mill.
Absolutely! Thanks Unishta.
Haha, some people have just nothing else to do than watching other poeple living 😉
Very true! And some are less discreet than others!
A famous Indian film, Sholay, had a character by the name of Basanti who went around saying how she’s not fond of talking too much but—you guessed it—she spoke too much. Your post reminded me of Basanti today:)
Hi Keith – trust you to keep the gossiping up … those Qs will now get way too many As … take care and a fun read – Hilary
Haha! Don’t worry, I’ll keep gossiping Hilary!
Ha! Definitely not a quidnunc; just being considerate about others, you see. 😉
Oh, but of course!
Not a quidnunc at all! Great story as always Keith. I got all of them somewhat right today! 🙂
Well, I’m impressed! I’ll catch you tomorrow!
You will.
Ha ha ha..this reminds me of few neighborhood women whose only job is to spread these kinds of rumors. Extremely relatable. I have heard such obnoxious gossips in my life. Great post as usual. Your posts never fail to lift my spirits. Thank you.
Slightly exaggerated, but very common I’m sure! I’m so pleased you are enjoying my efforts!
I guess asking these folks to behave would be rather quixotic of me? Clever tale- see ya tomorrow!
A lost cause Kathe!
Juicy tales more imaginative than factual, I suppose. Cooking stories is something all these ladies are deft at!
Oh yes, they are experts alright!
Quean.. Queen, those sound so similar yet mean different.
I like Quidnunc. It seems cool… the word I mean xD
Q is for Quince
https://thedreamgirlwrites.wordpress.com/2020/04/20/quince/
Certainly are different! Our Queen could never be called a quean, not in public anyway!
Haha
If you can’t say something nice, come sit next to me! is that person’s motto!
Spot on Mimi!
I think someone needs to remind everyone on scandal street to mind their ps and qs. 🙂
Not sure if want to be the one to try!
This was fun. It could have been an episode of “Keeping Up Appearances.” Fun story, Keith.
Haha! It could well have been! Cheers Stu.
And that’s just how it goes, and each time it’s passed on it changes a wee bit. Normal Rockwell did an illustration of gossip being passed on that is quite humorous. If only we could see our own faces when we give and receive it, we might not be so quick to engage in it, but then again….
Ah yes, Chinese whispers! Great comment Jade.
Have to say I love the word Quidnunc – so much to get your teeth into :D. Great story!
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Nice one, isn’t ? Cheers Tasha.
I was reminded of quite a few people reading this. Nice one Keith!
Don’t tell me, they live at 56 and 61!
I can think of a few Quidnuncs. I think every family has one. But this one tops them all!
She’s a Quidnunc Plus! Cheers Suzy.