v. Obs. rare. In 5 qwaite. [Of obscure origin: the qw- may represent wh-.] ? To wait, await.
a. 1400–50. Alexander, 1109. Quen ne in quat time sal qwaite [Dubl. MS. falle] þe þis aunter Enquire me noȝt þat question.
c. 1400. Destr. Troy, 13245. There the qwene with hir qwaintis qwaitid me to cacche.
