Carle
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carle is a noun meaning (chiefly Scotland) peasant; fellow.
Meaning
(chiefly Scotland) peasant; fellow.
Example Sentences
I am no sheephearde with a Curre, attending on the flockes:
Ye may fancy I'm talking like a sour, disappointed auld carle.
Eh, Mr Henry! but the carle gae him a screed o' doctrine! Ye might hae heard him a mile down the wind—He routed like a cow in a fremd loaning.
Had he instead of on the Doge's throne Stamped the same brand upon a peasant's stool, His blood had gilt the threshold; for the carle Had stabbed him on the instant.
Word Forms
- carles
- carl
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carl, ton, karl, callant, keelie, childer.
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