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1. www.etymonline.com › word › churlishchurlish | Etymology of churlish by etymonline

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   Nov 18, 2017 · churlish (adj.) churlish. (adj.) late Old English cierlisc "of or pertaining to churls," from churl + -ish. Meaning "deliberately rude, surly and sullen" is late 14c. Related: Churlishly; churlishness.

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     churlish (adj.)Spätaltenglisch cierlisc "von oder in Bezug...

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   The meaning of CHURLISH is of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar. How to use churlish in a sentence. The History of Churlish Goes Back to Anglo-Saxon England Synonym Discussion of Churlish.

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   The earliest known use of the adjective churlish is in the Old English period (pre-1150). churlish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: churl n., ‑ish suffix1. See etymology.

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   Aug 30, 2024 · churlish (comparative more churlish, superlative most churlish) Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic. 1996, Jeet Heer, Gravitas, Autumn 1996 […] the eloquence and truth of his tribute stands in marked contrast to Kramer's churlish caricature of Kael as a happy pig wallowing in the dirt. Synonym: rustic; Rude, surly, ungracious.

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   A churlish person is one whose middle name might as well be Rude. He’s the one who was never taught to mind his manners and avoid telling vulgar jokes at the dinner table.

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   churlish (comparative more churlish, superlative most churlish) of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic; 1996, Jeet Heer, Gravitas, Autumn 1996 [...] the eloquence and truth of his tribute stands in marked contrast to Kramer's churlish caricature of Kael as a happy pig wallowing in the dirt. rude, surly, ungracious; stingy or grudging

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   What does churlish mean?

   • churlish (comparative more churlish, superlative most churlish) Of or pertaining to a serf, peasant, or rustic. […] the eloquence and truth of his tribute stands in marked contrast to Kramer's churlish caricature of Kael as a happy pig wallowing in the dirt. 1605, Francis Bacon, “The First Booke”, in The Twoo Bookes of Francis Bacon.

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   When was churlish first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective churlish is in the Old English period (pre-1150). churlish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: churl n., ‑ish suffix1. churl, n.

   churlish, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   How is churlish formed?

   • churlish is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: churl n., ‑ish suffix1. churl, n. Old English–

   churlish, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the term 'churl' mean?

   • The term 'churl' is defined as: 1. (a) rude; cross-grained; ungracious; surly; illiberal; niggardly. 2. (a) wanting pliancy; unmanageable; unyielding; not easily wrought; as, a churlish soil. The term originates from 'qashah'; severe (in various applications ... ... and is often associated with obstinate behavior.

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   What is the difference between churlish and loutish?

   • churlish suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness. loutish implies bodily awkwardness together with stupidity. clownish suggests ill-bred awkwardness, ignorance or stupidity, ungainliness, and often a propensity for absurd antics.

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   Is it churlish to complain?

   • It would have been more than churlish to complain - besides, it gives us a great excuse to return. Only the churlish would point out it was about 33,000 more than their normal crowd. Works so hard that it always seems a little churlish to criticise.

   CHURLISH - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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