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    Uncouth , a. [OE. uncouth, AS. uncūð unknown, strange: un- (see Un- not) + cūð known, p. p. of cunnan to know. See Can to be able, and cf. Unco, Unked.]
    1. Unknown. [Obs.] “This uncouth errand.”
      Milton.

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      To leave the good that I had in hand,
      In hope of better that was uncouth.
      Spenser.

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    2. Uncommon; rare; exquisite; elegant. [Obs.]
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      Harness . . . so uncouth and so rich.
      Chaucer.

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    3. Unfamiliar; strange; hence, mysterious; dreadful; also, odd; awkward; boorish; as, uncouth manners.Uncouth in guise and gesture.”
      I. Taylor.

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      I am surprised with an uncouth fear.
      Shak.

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      Thus sang the uncouth swain.
      Milton.

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      Syn. -- See Awkward.

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      -- Un*couth"ly, adv. -- Un*couth"ness, n.

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