This flashcard defines "selcouth" as an adjective meaning strange, unusual, or marvelous. The word comes from Middle English and Old English, from "seldan" (seldom) and "cuth" (known).
Este flashcard define "selcouth" como un adjetivo que significa extraño, inusual o maravilloso. La palabra proviene del inglés medio y del inglés antiguo, de "seldan" (raramente) y "cuth" (conocido).
| Back | selcouth /SEL-kooth/ |
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| Front | adjective Strange; unusual; marvelous. [From Middle English, from Old English seldcuth, from seldan (seldom) + cuth (known), from cunnan (to know).] "Then forth they rushed: by Leader's tide, A selcouth sight they see." - Walter Scott (1771-1832); Thomas the Rhymer. |
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