cloddishly
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cloddishly — cloddˈishly adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑clod … Useful english dictionary
cloddish — cloddishly, adv. cloddishness, n. /klod ish/, adj. of, pertaining to, or resembling a clod or boor; doltish; stolid. [1835 45; CLOD + ISH1] * * * … Universalium
cloddish — adjective foolish, awkward, or clumsy. Derivatives cloddishly adverb cloddishness noun … English new terms dictionary
clod — [kläd] n. [ME & OE < IE * g(e)leu < base * gel , to make round > CLIMB] 1. a lump, esp. a lump of earth, clay, loam, etc. 2. earth; soil 3. a dull, stupid person; dolt 4. the part of a neck of beef nearest the shoulder cloddish adj.… … English World dictionary
cloddish — adj. loutish, foolish, clumsy. Derivatives: cloddishly adv. cloddishness n … Useful english dictionary
