"quainter" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|comparative adjective}} quainter
  1. comparative form of quaint: more quaint Tags: comparative, form-of Form of: quaint (extra: more quaint)
    Sense id: en-quainter-en-adj-TK07oWUB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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