What does carl mean?
Carl means A rude, rustic man; a churl..
Carl
/kɑːl/ · noun
Meaning
A rude, rustic man; a churl..
Definitions by Sense
- A rude, rustic man; a churl.
- (Scotland, obsolete) A stingy person; a niggard.
- (obsolete, intransitive) To snarl; to talk grumpily or gruffly.
Example Sentences
In Lent noblemen and carls alike had got into the traces and pulled the carts of stone themselves.
[…] full of ache, sorrow, and grief, children again, dizzards, they carle many times as they sit, and talk to themselves, they are angry, waspish, displeased with everything […]
Synonyms for carl
Antonyms for carl
Related Words
Word Forms
- carls
- carling
- carled
- carle
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for carl?
Common synonyms include hick, hob, bogger, bogtrotter.
What is the opposite of carl?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use carl in a sentence?
In Lent noblemen and carls alike had got into the traces and pulled the carts of stone themselves.
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