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churl n

(feudalism, obsolete except historical) A free peasant (as opposed to a serf) of the lowest rank, below an earl and a thane; a freeman; also (more generally), a person without royal or noble status; a commoner. A bondman or serf. (by extension) (derogatory) A rough, surly, ill-bred person; a boor. (archaic) A countryman, a peasant, a rustic. (archaic) A person who is stingy, especially with money; a selfish miser, a niggard. (Theodism) A freedman, ranked below a thane but above a thrall. Dear Wordle players, here’s a word you might encounter in the game (though we don’t guarantee it!).

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