P.Q.
Province of Quebec.
Definition for p-q (2 of 2)
p's and q's
noun
manners; behavior; conduct (usually preceded by mind or watch): The children were told to mind their p's and q's.
Origin of p's and q's
First recorded in 1770–80; perhaps from some children's difficulty in distinguishing the two letters
British Dictionary definitions for p-q
p's and q's
pl n
behaviour within social conventions; manners (esp in the phrase to mind one's p's and q's)
Word Origin for p's and q's
altered from
p (
lea)
se and (
than)
k-you's