unrude

adjective

un·​rude
"+
dialectal
: rough, rude

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration (probably influenced by rude) of unride rough, violent, from Old English ungerȳde, from un- entry 1 + gerȳde prepared, easy, from ge- (perfective prefix) + -rȳde, of unknown origin

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unrude was in the 13th century

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“Unrude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrude. Accessed 21 Mar. 2023.

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