couth

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Definition of couth in English English dictionary

Marked by or possessing a high degree of sophistication; cultured, refined

Past participle of can

Social grace, sophistication; manners; refinement

That man has no couth.

known, renowned

obsolete, except in adjective use, past participle of can

Could; was able; knew or known; understood

{s} highly sophisticated, of good manners

used facetiously

Etymology

[ 'küth ] (adjective.) 1896. Old English cūþ, past participle of cunnan (“can”).