couth Hear it!

couth definition

couth (ko̵̅o̅t̸h)

adjective

  1. refined; polished; civilized: a humorous usage
  2. Archaic known; familiar

Etymology: ME cuthe < OE cuth (see uncouth); current use also back-form. < uncouth

noun

refinement; cultivation

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