Rustically

Rustically
Rustical Rus`tic*al, a. Rustic. ``Rustical society.'' --Thackeray. -- {Rus"tic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Rus"tic*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]

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  • rustically — rustic ► ADJECTIVE 1) of or characteristic of life in the country. 2) having a simplicity and charm that is considered typical of the countryside. 3) (of furniture) made of rough branches or timber. ► NOUN often derogatory ▪ an unsophisticated… …   English terms dictionary

  • rustically — adverb see rustic I …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • rustically — See rustic. * * * …   Universalium

  • rustically — adverb In a rustic manner …   Wiktionary

  • rustically — adv. in an unsophisticated manner, in an uncultured manner; in a manner characteristic of a rural area, provincially …   English contemporary dictionary

  • rustically — rus·ti·cal·ly …   English syllables

  • rustically — k(ə)lē adverb : in a rustic manner …   Useful english dictionary

  • Rusticly — Rus tic*ly, adv. In a rustic manner; rustically. Chapman. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • corn-fed — adjective Date: 14th century 1. fed or fattened on grain (as corn) < corn fed hogs > 2. looking well fed ; plump 3. rustically wholesome or corny < corn fed humor > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • rustic — I. adjective also rustical Etymology: Middle English rustik, from Latin rusticus, from rus open land more at room Date: 15th century 1. of, relating to, or suitable for the country ; rural < rustic rolling farmland > 2 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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