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Word of the day
for April 1
couth adj
  1. (obsolete) Familiar, known; well-known, renowned.
  2. (Scotland) Variant of couthie.
    1. Agreeable, friendly, pleasant.
    2. Comfortable; cosy, snug. []
  3. Marked by or possessing a high degree of sophistication; cultured, refined.

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