carle
/kɑrl/
noun
- A man of low social status; a peasant or commoner.
- In medieval times, a carle worked the land for a lord.
- The old tale spoke of a humble carle who outwitted a king.
- He was born a carle but rose to become a respected merchant.
- A rude or uncouth man; a churl.
- The grumpy carle refused to help his neighbors.
- She called him a carle after he shouted at the waiter.
- Don't be such a carle—show some manners at the table.
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