ugsome

 [uhg-suhm]  

ug·some

   [uhg-suhm]
adjective Scot. and North England.
horrid; loathsome.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English, equivalent to ugg(en) to fear, cause loathing (< Old Norse ugga to fear, dread; compare ugly) + -some -some1

Related forms
ug·some·ness, noun
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