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Churl: meaning, definitions and examples

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churl

 

[ tสƒษœหrl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

peasant, serf, villager

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rudeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เค‚เคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grobheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑั–ัะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ cham

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฒ—้‡Žใชไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rustre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grosero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaba

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ก€ํ•œ ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุธ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—้ฒ็š„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neprijazen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜ แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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 oneโ€™s 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.