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churl

[churl] / tʃɜrl /
NOUN
a rude and ill-bred person
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NOUN
person overly concerned with saving money
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“Hearken, churl; mind thy comportment, else thou shalt endure a most grievous batie-bummil!”

From Washington Post Apr. 14, 2022

Only a churl would lament the existence of these testaments to the out-of-nowhere potential of a great pop hit.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 1, 2021

But with the superb singing on display, I am beginning to feel like a churl for citing any flaws.

From New York Times Apr. 27, 2015

Nonetheless, Pietersen has been constantly criticised for his style, an attitude peculiarly British in its carping churl.

From The Guardian Dec. 14, 2012

He was no churl; but he was taken unfairly--as it seemed to him.

From Chippinge Borough by Weyman, Stanley J.




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