They have some 'quaint' [='outdated'] notions about how women should behave.
The writer talks about the 'quaint' customs of the natives.
The fishing village was very 'quaint'.
(..) One night, a long time-- Pardon me. Wait 'til l, l fix this thing here. There. One night, a long time ago, my travels took me to a quaint little village. lt was a beautiful night. The stars were shining like diamonds... high above the roofs ofthat sleepy old town. Pretty as a picture. (..)1940 Pinocchio