Main Entry: churl

Pronunciation: \ˈchər(-ə)l\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English ceorl man, ceorl; akin to Old Norse karl man, husband

Date: before 12th century

1 : ceorl
2 : a medieval peasant
3 : rustic, countryman
4 a : a rude ill-bred person b : a stingy morose person