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churlish

chur·lish

UK/ˈtʃɜːlɪʃ/ US/ˈt͡ʃɝːlɪʃ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

rude and boorish

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2.

having a bad disposition; surly

  • “churlish as a bear” Shakespeare

Origin

From Middle English churlysshe, cherlissh, from late Old English ċeorlisċ, ċierlisċ (“of or pertaining to churls”), equivalent to churl + -ish.

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