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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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   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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   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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   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.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › churlishCHURLISH - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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   All you need to know about "CHURLISH" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. ... churlish adj., ‑ly suffix 2. ... adv. was first published in 1889; not yet revised.

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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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   What is the origin of the word 'churlish'?

   • The word 'churlish' is of late Old English origin, specifically pertaining to churls. The meaning 'deliberately rude' emerged in late 14th century. Related forms include 'churlishly' and 'churlishness'.

   Antonyms for churlish | List of English antonyms

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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 is a churlish person?

   • 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. Churlish has its origins in late Old English, but its modern-day meaning of “deliberately rude” developed in the 14th century.

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   When was churnalism first used?

   • The journalist Waseem Zakir has been credited with first using the term in 2008 while working for the BBC when he noted that more and more journalists were resorting to Churnalism and that there was a corresponding decline in journalists actually going out and doing their own reporting and checking facts for themselves.

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   What does churl mean?

   • Related: Churlishly; churlishness. churl (n.) Old English ceorl "peasant, one of the lowest class of freemen, man without rank," from Proto-Germanic *kerlaz, *karlaz (source also of Old Frisian zerl "man, fellow," Middle Low German kerle, Dutch kerel "freeman of low degree," German Kerl "man, husband," Old Norse karl "old man, man").

   churlish | Etymology, origin and meaning of churlish by etymonline

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › churlishCHURLISH definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   3 senses: 1. rude or surly 2. of or relating to peasants 3. miserly.... Click for more definitions.