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inurbanity

[in-ur-beyn]

in·ur·bane

[in-ur-beyn]
adjective
not urbane; lacking in courtesy, refinement, etc.

Origin:
1615–25; in-3 + urbane

in·ur·ban·i·ty [in-ur-ban-i-tee] , in·ur·bane·ness, noun
in·ur·bane·ly, adverb
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Inurbanity is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
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inurbane (ˌɪnɜːˈbeɪn)
 
adj
rare not urbane; lacking in courtesy or polish
 
inurbanity
 
n
 
inur'banely
 
adv

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