Churl: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
churl
[ tสษหrl ]
rude person
A churl is a rude, boorish, or surly person. The term is often used to describe someone who is ungracious or who behaves in a selfish manner, typically lacking civility or politeness.
Synonyms
boor, curmudgeon, lout.
Examples of usage
- Don't be such a churl at the party.
- He acted like a churl when he dismissed her ideas.
- The churl of the group made others uncomfortable.
peasant
Historically, a churl referred to a low-born or base-person, often a peasant or serf, in Anglo-Saxon England. This meaning reflects the social class implications of the term.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- In medieval times, many churls worked the land for their lords.
- The rights of churls were significantly limited.
- Churls had to pay rent to the landowners.
Translations
Translations of the word "churl" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rudeza
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคฆเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Grobheit
๐ฎ๐ฉ kasar
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะฑััะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ cham
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฒ้ใชไบบ
๐ซ๐ท rustre
๐ช๐ธ grosero
๐น๐ท kaba
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด๋กํ ์ฌ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุธ
๐จ๐ฟ hrubec
๐ธ๐ฐ hrubรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒ้ฒ็ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ neprijazen
๐ฎ๐ธ grรณfur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแขแ แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kobud
๐ฒ๐ฝ grosero
Etymology
The word 'churl' originates from Old English 'ceorl', meaning a man of low birth or rank. In the early medieval period, 'churl' referred specifically to a freeman of the lowest class in society, particularly in Anglo-Saxon England. This class distinction was significant in a society structured around feudalism, where social hierarchy dictated oneโs rights and privileges. By the late Middle Ages, usage began to shift away from its original societal definition, evolving into a term more associated with rude or surly behavior. This transition reflects a broader change in how language can evolve to reshape the meanings of words based on social dynamics and cultural perceptions. Hence, while 'churl' still retains a historical implication tied to social status, it has also become synonymous with rudeness, indicating a decline in social grace and manners.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,315 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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