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Where does “churl” come from?

Churl comes from Old English ċeorl, from Proto-Germanic karilaz, from Proto-Indo-European ǵerh₂-, a root of uncertain meaning.

churl (English): A rustic; a countryman or labourer; a free...

Definitions

  1. A rustic; a countryman or labourer; a free...

Words derived from “churl”

  • churly