Meaning of churl in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /tʃərl/

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  1. Noun

    churl

    Etymology

    Old English ceorl, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch kerel and German Kerl‘fellow’, also to carl

    Definitions

    1. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
  2. 2. a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
  3. 3. a bad-tempered person

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