Translation
rude, coarse, crude
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Word origin
From Late Latin grossarius, from grossus ('thick, large'). English 'gross' comes from the same source via Old French gros.
- Origin
- Late Latin
- Root
- grossarius
- English cognates
- gross
Grammar
Examples
serveuse.
He gave a rude reply to the waitress.
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This coarse language is forbidden at school.
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The fabric is coarse but very strong.
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The painting is a crude copy of the original.
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Do not be rude to your grandmother.
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