ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Churly

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈtʃɜːli/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Churly is an adjective meaning (archaic) rude; churlish; violent.

Meaning

(archaic) rude; churlish; violent.

Example Sentences

He was the churliest of the churls; Little he cared for king or earls; Bitter as home-brewed ale were his foaming passions

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include chuffy, ruffian, ignorant, brusk, clubbish, low-bred.

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