Meaning & use
Churl
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A rude, surly, or ill-mannered person; historically, a peasant or person of low social rank.
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Only a churl would refuse to thank his hosts for such a generous meal.
The knight was surprised to find such wisdom in a man others dismissed as a churl.
A note on using this word
Originally an Old English term for a free peasant, the word shifted over centuries to describe someone rude or ill-bred, giving us the adjective 'churlish'.
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