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COUNTE - COV
COUNTERFEIT - adjectives
• ADULTERINE spurious, counterfeit; due to adulteration ...1542
• ADULTEROUS pert. to adulteration; spurious, counterfeit ...1567 arch.
• BASTARDLY † unlicensed, unauthorized; counterfeit, spurious ...1586
• BRUM counterfeit, not genuine ...1862 sl.
• BRUMMISH not genuine, counterfeit ...1803 sl.
• BRUMMY counterfeit; dud; gaudy or cheaply made ...1886 Aust. sl.
• DUD counterfeit ...1903 sl.
• DUFF counterfeit ...1889 Brit. sl.
• DUMMY counterfeit, sham ...1846
• FAKE fraudulent; spurious; counterfeit; false; pretended ...1775
• FAKED spurious; counterfeit ...1850s colloq.
• FAKED-UP spurious; counterfeit ...1850s colloq.
• FLASH sham or counterfeit; showily shoddy ...1812 sl.
• FUCATIOUS †* of the nature of 'fucation': fair-seeming, specious, deceitful, counterfeit ...1654
• GAMMONING † counterfeit, false, pretended, feign ...1802 UK sl.
• HOOKY said of something stolen or counterfeit ...1985 Brit. sl.
• ILL of coinage: spurious, counterfeit ...1703 Sc.
• IMO imitation, counterfeit ..1940s US Black & college sl.
• JARG illegal, stolen, counterfeit ...2000s sl.
• LEFT-HANDED crooked, phony, or counterfeit ...M20 US colloq.
• QUEER bad; worthless; counterfeit...1561 thieves' cant
• SCHLENTER counterfeit, spurious, fake ...L19 Aust. & S. Afr. sl.
• SHNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, phony, fake ...1859 UK
• SHOWFULL possible or actually counterfeit
• SKELM fake, counterfeit ...20C S. Afr. criminals' sl.
• SLENTER counterfeit, spurious, fake ...L19 Aust. & S. Afr. sl.
• SLINTER counterfeit, spurious, fake ...L19 Aust. & S. Afr. sl.
• SNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus ...1859 UK
• SNIDEY false, counterfeit, sham, bogus; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK sl.
• TIN mean, petty, worthless, counterfeit, false ...1886
• WRONG of money: counterfeit ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
counterfeit - nouns
• ABS-SMASH-RIG the act of passing counterfeit coin ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• APE-WARE † counterfeit wares ...c1230
• BAD PAPER - counterfeit paper money ...Bk2004 Amer. sl.
• BOODLE counterfeit money; money illegally or dishonestly acquired or used; proceeds of corruption ...1858 Amer. dial.
• BUM DOUGH counterfeit money ...1992 US sl.
• BUTTON a counterfeit shilling ...1785 criminals’ sl.
• DEAD MONEY obviously counterfeit paper money ...1956 US sl.
• DUD a counterfeit coin, banknote, etc. ...1897 sl.
• DUFF counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1895 sl.
• FAKE a spurious or counterfeit document; later, anything of a spurious, counterfeit, or fraudulent nature; a false rumour or false story of any kind; an invented newspaper story ...1851 sl., orig. criminals' usage
• FAKEMS counterfeit goods ...20C sl.
• FALSEHOOD † deception, falsification, imposture; a forgery, counterfeit ...1340 obs. or arch.
• FALSITY * a counterfeit, sham ...1780
• FAST PRINT counterfeit money ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FLATCH a counterfeit half-crown ...Bk1893 coiners' usage
• FUNNY MONEY money which is not what it seems to be, esp. counterfeit currency or assets amassed unscrupulously ...1901 colloq., orig. US
• GAMMY LOUR counterfeit coin ...1839 UK criminals' sl.
• GLIBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• GLYBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• GYBE † a counterfeit pass or license ...1575 sl.
• HALF-A-CASE a counterfeit half-crown ...M19 sl.
• IDOL † a fictitious personation; a counterfeit, sham; a pretender ...1590
• ILLEGITIMATE † a counterfeit sovereign ...1823 UK criminals' sl.
• IMITAMEN †* an imitation; a counterfeit ...1677
• IMITANT * that which imitates; a counterfeit article or product ...
• JIBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• JYBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• MAHOSKA, THE anything illicit or necessarily secret; anything conferring power; a weapon or an item of contraband; a pistol or revolver; a knife; addictive drugs; counterfeit money ...1943 Amer. sl.
• MAHOSKER, THE anything illicit or necessarily secret; anything conferring power; a weapon or an item of contraband; a pistol or revolver; a knife; addictive drugs; counterfeit money ...1943 Amer. sl.
• MASQUERADE * a travesty, counterfeit ...1847
• PAPER counterfeit banknotes ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• PAPER-HANG the passing of counterfeit money or forged securities ...1976 US sl.
• QUEER counterfeit money; forged banknotes or bonds ...1812 sl.
• QUEER BIT counterfeit money ...L18 sl.
• QUEER COLE counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER JACK counterfeit money ...1949 US sl.
• QUEER MONEY counterfeit money ...19C UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER PAPER counterfeit paper money ...M19 sl.
• QUEER RAG counterfeit money ...E19 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER RIDGE counterfeited gold coins ...M19 US criminals' sl.
• QUEER SOFT counterfeit money ...M19 sl.
• QUEER STUFF counterfeit money ...M18 sl.
• QUER COLE counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• RAGS counterfeit notes ...M19 US criminals' sl.
• RAG TRADE the purchasing of counterfeit banknotes and the subsequent passing them off to innocent victims ...M19 sl.
• RAP a counterfeit coin, worth about half a farthing, which passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the 18th century, owing to the scarcity of genuine money ...1724
• SCHLANTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SCHLENTER, SHLENTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SCIMMINGER † a piece of counterfeit money made of base metal coated with silver ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SHICE counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHISE counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHUFFLE counterfeit money ...1950 US sl.
• SILVER BEGGAR a counterfeit banknote or forged document ...M19 sl.
• SINKER a base coin; bad money ...1839 sl.
• SLANTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SLINTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SLUSH counterfeit paper money ...1924 UK sl.
• SNIDE counterfeit jewellery or money ...1885 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S LACE fake gold lace ...E17 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S RINGS imitation gold rings ...E17 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S STUFF counterfeit goods of any sort ...E17 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S WARE counterfeit goods of any sort ...E17 sl.
• STUMER, STUMOR a counterfeit coin or banknote; a worthless cheque ...1890 sl.
• WALLPAPER worthless paper money such as counterfeit notes ...1940s US sl.
• WOODEN MONEY a counterfeit or worthless coin or money ...1915 US sl.
• WOODEN NICKEL a counterfeit or worthless coin or money ...1915 US sl.
• WRONG 'UN a base coin or spurious note; a piece of counterfeit money ...c1890 sl.
counterfeit - verbs
• AFFECT to put on a pretense of; to assume a false appearance of, to counterfeit or pretend ...1661
• BELIE †* to assume falsely the character of; to counterfeit ...a1700
• DROP to pass counterfeit money, cheques, etc ...1926 sl.
• FAKE to counterfeit or forge; hence, to make or shape for a fraudulent or deceptive purpose ...1812 sl., orig. criminals' usage
• FAKE THE BROADS to issue counterfeit coin ...1923 criminals' sl.
• FAKE UP to counterfeit or forge; hence, to make or shape for a fraudulent or deceptive purpose; to falsify ...1851 sl., orig. criminals' usage
• FALSE † to counterfeit money; to forge a document ...a1300
• FASHION † to counterfeit, to pervert ...1599
• PALM to pass counterfeit money, or anything fake ...18C sl.
• PHONEY UP to counterfeit, to forge ...1942 sl., chiefly US
• PUT OFF to distribute counterfeit money ...M18 Aust. & US criminals sl.
• SHOVE to pass counterfeit money ...Bk1990 Amer. criminal sl.
• WALK THE BOODLE to distribute counterfeit notes ...E19 US criminals' sl.
• WORK THE BROADS to issue counterfeit coin ...1923 criminals' sl.
COUNTERFEITED - adjectives
• SIMULAR simulated, pretended, counterfeited ...1611
COUNTERFEITER - person
• ABRAM a counterfeiter ...1659 UK sl.
• BASE METAL MAN a metal counterfeiter; one who makes coins out of lead or some base metal ...1924 criminals' sl.
• BENE-FAKER a counterfeiter, initially of documents, later of money ...1823 sl.
• BENE-FEAKER a counterfeiter, orig. of documents, later of money ...1612 sl.
• BENE FEAKER OF GYBES † a counterfeiter of passes...1688 UK criminals' sl.
• BENE FLAKES bill-forgers ...Bk1890 sl.
• BENE-GYBE a counterfeiter ...1788 sl.
• BEN-FAKER a counterfeiter, orig. of documents, later of money ...1688 sl.
• BEN-FEAKER a counterfeiter, orig. of documents, later of money ...1612 sl.
• BEN-FEAKERS OF GYBES counterfeiters of passes and similar documents ...c1698 UK criminals' sl.
• BEN-FEAKERS OF JYBES counterfeiters of passports ...1612 criminals' sl.
• BEN FLAKE a forger of currency ...1889 criminals' sl.
• BILL-POSTER a forger; one who passes counterfeit currency ...1934 criminals' sl.
• BIT COVE a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT CULL a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
• BITE-FAKER a counterfeiter ...Bk1891 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT-FAKER a coiner, a counterfeit money-maker ...1812 criminals' sl.
• BIT-MAKER a coiner, a counterfeiter ...1832 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT SMASHER † one who makes or passes counterfeit money ...1821 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT-TURNER-OUT a coiner of bad money, a counterfeiter ...a1904 UK sl.
• CADDEE a passer-on of counterfeit money ...E19 sl.
• CATCH-CLOAK † a coiner of false money ...1679
• COMACKER a counterfeiter ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
• DANDY-MASTER a forger of gold coins; the head of a counterfeiting gang ...1883 criminals' sl.
• DEALER a wholesaler of counterfeit money ...E19 US criminals' sl.
• DROPPER someone who passes counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1938 Brit. sl.
• FAKER - a counterfeiter - a forger ...1612 sl.
• FALSER - † a falsifier - a forger - a counterfeiter ...1340
• IARCKEMAN - a maker of counterfeit licenses ...Bk1869 sl.
• JARKMAN - a begging-letter writer - a fabricator of false characters, counterfeit passes, and certificates ...1567 cant
• MONEY BATTERER - †* a person who clips or sweats coins ...1518
• MONEY COINER - a person who mints money; esp. a person who makes counterfeit coin ...1742
• MONEY-CLIPPER - †* a person who fraudulently pares the edges of coins ...1759
• MONEY-MAKER - † a maker of counterfeit coin ...c1450
• MOULDER - a counterfeiter ...1889 criminals' sl.
• PAPER-PUSHER - a person who places counterfeit money into circulation ...1985 US sl.
• PASSER someone who passes counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1889 sl.
• PENMAN a counterfeiter; a forger ...1865 sl.
• QUEER BIT-MAKER a coiner; a counterfeiter ...L18 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER COLE FENCER the distributor of counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER COLE MAKER a counterfeiter ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER CULL a passer of counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER SHOVER a passer of counterfeit money ...L19 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEERSMAN one who makes or distributes counterfeit money ...M18 sl.
• SCRATCHER a counterfeiter; a forger ...1859 sl., orig. US
• SHOVER someone who passes counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1859 US sl.
• VARNISHER a counterfeiter of false sovereigns ...Bk1865 sl.
• VENTER † one who counterfeits coin ...1629 Sc.
• WORKER-OFF † one who circulates counterfeit money ...1910 Aust. criminals' sl.
COUNTERFEITING - adverbs
• IMITABLY † by way of imitation of counterfeiting ...1616
counterfeiting - nouns
• FALSE † fraud, falsehood, treachery; in early use, counterfeiting of coin; forgery ...c1000
COUNTERMAND - verbs
• UNCRY † to countermand ...1594
COUNTERPANE - nouns
• BED-HILLINGS the coverlet or counterpane ...1691 Eng. dial.
• BED-RUG a counterpane, a coverlet ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• QUILTPOINT †* a counterpane ...a1300
COUNTERPART - nouns
• IDOL † a counterpart, likeness, imitation ...1590
COUNTING - adjectives
• UNADDITIONABLE † not worth counting in or adding ...1716
COUNTLESS - adjectives
• ACCOUNTLESS † beyond count or reckoning; countless ...1650
COUNTRIFIED - adjectives (also see COUNTRY (district)
• FARMERIC farming, farmer-like; countrified ...1867 Eng. dial.
• GOURDY inexperienced, unsophisticated, countrified ...1953 Amer dial.
• GREEN AS A GOURD inexperienced, unsophisticated, countrified ...1902 Amer dial.
• JAKEY countrified, old-fashioned, uncouth ...1891 Amer. dial.
• POLPISY countrified, outlandish; awkward, ungainly ...1916 Amer. dial.
• SEEDY rustic, countrified ...Bk1942 Amer. dial.
countrified - person
• ACORN-CRACKER a countrified person ...1905 Amer. dial.
• ANCIENT a rustic or countrified person ...1970 Amer. dial.
• APPLEKNOCKER (often derogatory) a rustic or countrified person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BACKWOODER a rustic; a countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BACKWOODSER a countrified person; a rustic ...1940 Amer. dial.
• BACKWOODSTER a rustic; a countrified person ...c1935 Amer. dial.
• 'BAMA CHUKKER a rustic or countrified person, esp. one from the South ...1966 Amer. sl.
• BERRY PICKER a rustic or countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BILLY-MARIA a countrified or rustic person ...1908 Amer. dial.
• BOGHOPPER (derogatory) a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BOZO a rustic or countrified person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BUCK a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1959 Amer. dial.
• BUCK FARMER a rustic; a countrified person; a greenhorn; a novice ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BUCKWHEAT a rustic; a countrified person; a greenhorn; a novice ...1866 Amer. dial.
• BUCKWHEATER a rustic; a countrified person; a greenhorn; a novice ...1905 Amer. dial.
• CAJUN a rustic or countrified person ...1932 Amer. dial.
• CEDAR CHOPPER a rustic; a countrified person; an insignificant person ...1962 Amer. dial.
• COUNTRY BUCK a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1959 Amer. dial.
• COUNTRY JACK - a rustic - a countrified person - a simple fellow ...1930 Amer. dial.
• FARMER JAKE - (derogatory) a rustic or countrified person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOAT ROPER - a rustic or countrified person ...1983 Amer. dial.
• GOOBER - a poor countrified person - used as a nickname, esp. for an inhabitant of Georgia ...1865 Amer. dial.
• GOOBER-GRABBER - a poor rustic or countrified person - used as a nickname, esp. for an inhabitant of Georgia ...1867 Amer. dial.
• GOOBER-GRUBBER - a poor rustic or countrified person - used as a nickname, esp. for an inhabitant of Georgia ...1880 Amer. dial.
• GRIT(S) a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GULLY JUMPER a farmer, a rustic, a countrified person ...1939 Amer. dial.
• HAYBACK - a rustic; a countrified person; an unsophisticated person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• HAY KICKER - a farmer; a rustic, a countrified person, an unsophisticated person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• HAYMAKER - a rustic, a countrified person, an unsophisticated person ...1847 Amer. sl.
• HAY POUNDER - a rustic, a countrified person, an unsophisticated person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• HAYSEED - a rustic, a countrified person; an unsophisticated person; a rough, uncouth fellow ...1834 Amer. sl.
• HAYSEEDER - a rustic, a countrified person; an unsophisticated person ...1891 Amer. dial.
• HAYSHAGGER - a rustic, a countrified person, a bumpkin; an unsophisticated person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HAYSHAKER - a farmer; a rustic; a countrified person; a bumpkin; an unsophisticated person ...1919 Amer. dial.
• HECKER - a rustic or countrified person ...1904 Amer. dial.
• HECTOR - a rustic or countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HICK - a farmer, rustic, or small-town or countrified person ...1575
• HILL WILLIAM - a countrified or rustic person; an ignorant or uncouth person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK - a rustic - a countrified person - a simpleton ...M19 US sl.
• JASPER - (often derogatory) a fellow, a guy; a rustic, a countrified person, a farmer, a stranger ...1896 Amer. dial.
• JAY - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1886 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWK - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1907 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKER - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1911 Amer. dial.
• NECK - a rustic or countrified person; a redneck; one regarded as socially unacceptable ...1966 Amer. dial.
• PEA PICKER - a rustic or countrified person; a bumpkin; an unskilled labourer ...1927 Amer. dial.
• PINEY-WOOD TICK - a rustic or countrified person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• POISON-OAKER - a countrified person; a rustic ...1969 Amer. dial.
• QUACO - an unsophisticated, ignorant person - a countrified person ...1799 W. Indies sl.
• QUAMIN, QUARMIN - an unsophisticated, ignorant person - a countrified person ...1943 W. Indies sl.
• RAIL-SPLITTER - a rustic or countrified person ...1867 Amer. dial.
• REUBEN - an unsophisticated countryman; a farmer or rustic, a countrified person; a boorish person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SEED - a rustic or countrified person ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL PLOWBOY - a young countrified or rustic person
• SHIT-KICKER - a rustic, unsophisticated, or countrified person; a cowboy or would-be cowboy ...1964 Amer. dial.
• TARHEEL - a poor White, esp. from the piney woods of North Carolina; a rustic or countrified person; any north Carolinian; an insignificant person ...1846 Amer. dial.
• WAHOO - a rustic or countrified person; a dull and stupid person ...1882 Amer. dial.
• WEED-BENDER a rustic or countrified person ...1933 Amer. dial.
• WEED-MONKEY a rustic or countrified person ...1955 Amer. dial.
• WEED-SUCKER a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...2002 Amer. dial.
• WOODBILLY a rustic or countrified person...1942 Amer. dial.
• WOODCHUCK a rustic or countrified person ...1931 US sl.
COUNTRY (district) - adjectives
• AGGIE agricultural, countrified ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CAMPAIGN belonging to the open country ...1628
• CAMPAL † belonging to the open country or 'the field' ...1598
• CAMPESTRAL * pert. to fields or open country; growing or living in the fields ...a1750
• CAMPESTRIAL † pert. to fields or open country; growing or living in the fields ...1606
• EPICHORIAL * pertaining to the country; rural ...1840
• EXURBAN belonging to a district outside a city or town; suburban ...1901
• EXURBANITE belonging to a district outside a city or town; suburban ...1957
• LAND-LUBBING belonging to a countryman ...1810 Sc.
• LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth ...1725 Sc.
• LANDWARD-BRED country-bred ...1816 Sc.
• LANE-BORN country-born, rustic ...1834
• RURIGENOUS * born or dwelling in the country, rustic ...1730
• UP THE DONGA, UP THE DONGER out in the country as opposed to the city ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
country (district) - nouns
• ALFALFA the countryside, as opposed to the town or city ...1900s sl.
• CAMPAIGN 1. † a tract of open country; a plain ...1628
2. † open country as opposed to hills, woods, etc.; country as opposed to town ...a1667
• CUNNY, THE the countryside ...20C UK colloq.
• DAISYLAND the world outside the big cities ...1950s US sl.
• DAISYVILLE the country ...1859 sl.
• EXURB a district outside a city or town; a prosperous area situated beyond the suburbs of a city ...1955
• EXURBIA the region outside the suburbs of a city ...1955
• LAND † the country, as opposed to the town ...c900
• LANDWARD the country; inland parts ...1845 Sc.
• MARLBORO COUNTRY rough or remote country; wilderness ...1968 US sl.
• MONKERY the country ...c1790
• NATIVE † a native place or country ...1604 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• QUENTRY country ...1911 Sc.
• QUINTRY country ...1785 Sc.
country (district) - person (includes country bumpkin, countryman; also see countrified person)
• AG a country bumpkin ...1910s US sl.
• AGGIE a country bumpkin ...1910s US sl.
• APPLE-PICKER a fool, an unsophisticated person, a country person ...1910s US sl.
• ARKIE, ARKY (often derogatory) a native or inhabitant of Arkansas; hence, a simpleton, a country bumpkin ...1927 US colloq.
• AUBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• BACKWOODSEY a poor white from the back country ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BACON a country bumpkin; a rustic oaf ...Shakespeare usage
• BACON-SLICER † a countryman; a rustic; a yokel ...1653
• BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person ...1876 sl.
• BEEF TO THE HEEL a bulky, heavyset woman; generally a countrywoman ...1922 Irish sl.
• BETTY a country lass ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BILLY a countryman; a hillbilly; used derisively ...1940 US sl.
• BIRSEY a patronizing term for a farmer or country yokel; someone who looks depressed or unwell ...Bk1997 Ulster sl.
• BITCH BOOBY a rough, unsophisticated country woman ...1796 UK military sl.
• BUFF a country dweller ...20C Irish sl.
• BULLOCK a countryman or bushman ...Aust. sl.
• BUTTERED BUN a country fool; a rustic simpleton ...E18 sl.
• CABBAGE-GELDER a countryman ...19C
• CÁBÓG an ignorant male; a rustic clodhopper ...2004 Irish sl.
• CARL, CARLE a man of the common people; more particularly a countryman, a husbandman ...1375 arch.
• CARROT CRUNCHER a country dweller (from an urban perspective) ...1977 UK sl.
• CHAWBACON a rustic, a country person ...1834 Amer. dial.
• CHOOKEE a rustic person; a country hick; used derisively ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CLODHOPPER a country bumpkin; a clumsy, awkward person ...colloq.
• CLUMPERTON † a clown, a clodhopper; a countryman; a silly or stupid fellow ...c1534
• COUNTRY HICK a country person, a rustic ...L18 sl., orig. UK criminals' usage
• COUNTRY JERK a country person; a rustic ...1930s US sl.
• COUNTRY JOHNNY an unsophisticated country person ...19C sl.
• COUNTRY PUT a country person; a rustic ...L17 sl.
• COUNTRY SAGER a rustic; a country bumpkin; a poor White person ...1949 Amer. dial.
• DUBBO a country bumpkin ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• EAR OF CORN a derisive term for a country person ...1912 US sl.
• EXURBAN * a resident in an exurban district ...1957
• EXURBANITE a resident in an exurban district ...1955
• FARMER (derogatory) a peasant; an unsophisticated country person, whether an actual farmer or not; a rustic hillbilly ...1864 US sl.
• GARVIE a country bumpkin; an unsophisticated peasant ...1963 S. Afr. sl.
• GAWIE a country bumpkin; an unsophisticated peasant ...1963 S. Afr. sl.
• GEESKIN a country bumpkin; a yokel; a farm worker; a casual labourer ...1825 Sc.
• GILHOOLEY a country person; an insincere or phony person ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• GOOBER an idiot, a fool; an incompetent, a country bumpkin ...M19 sl.
• GRANGER a farmer or countryman; usually used derisively ...1877
• GRASS COMBER a farmer; a country person ...1825 UK sl.
• HAINT a country bumpkin; a backward ignorant person ...Bk2006 Amer. college & university sl.
• HARRY a country fellow; a rude boor; a young Englishman of a low-class type; a peasant; a rustic ...1703
• HAWBUCK an ungainly or clumsy person; an unmannerly lout; a country bumpkin or clown; a rude, ignorant rustic; a coarse, vulgar lad; a foolish or stupid fellow; a simpleton; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1787
• HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout ...1930 Amer. dial.
• HAWBY a stupid, clumsy fellow; an ungainly person; a country lout; a coarse, vulgar lad ...1872 Eng. dial.
• HAY-PITCHER a countryman, a farmer, a peasant, a rustic ...1888 Amer. sl.
• HAY RUBE a countryman; a farmer; an ignorant rustic ...1900 Amer. sl.
• HAZELER a countryman ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• HICK an ignorant countryman; a peasant; a farmer ...1565
• HICKEY any inhabitant of the countryside; a peasant; a farmer; with derogatory implications ...1949 US sl.
• HICK JOP a country bumpkin; a fool ...1809 sl.
• HIGH-SHOE † one who wears high shoes (those having high uppers), as rustics did in the 17th century; hence, a rustic, a country person, a simple, straightforward person ...1647
• HIGH-SHOON a rustic, a country person, a peasant ...c1698
• HIKER a countryman ...1903 US sl.
• HIND a rustic, a boor, a country person ...1577
• HIRAM an uncouth country fellow; a bumpkin; a rustic; a peasant; also, a contemptuous term of address ...1912 US sl.
• HOBUCK, HOE-BUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• HUNK a country fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HUSSY, HUZZY formerly: a woman; a lass; hence, a strong country woman; a woman of low social status; also, a disreputable woman of improper behaviour, or of light or worthless character; a badly-behaved, pert, or mischievous girl ...1647
• JAAP (offensive) a simpleton or country bumpkin ...S. Afr.
• JACK UPLAND - a rustic - a peasant - a country dweller ...1402
• JASPER - (derogatory) a male person; a fellow; a country bumpkin ...1896 US sl.
• JEHU - a greenhorn; a country fellow ...1906 Amer. dial.
• JENNY - a generic name for a country lass ...Sc.
• JOCK - a countryman; a rustic; a clown ...M16 Sc.
• JOSH - a countryman, esp. regarded as foolish or lazy ...1863 Amer. sl.
• JOSKIN - a country bumpkin ...1811 Amer. sl.
• LANDFOLK - country people, rural population ...1891 Sc.
• LAND-JUNKER - a country squire ...1840
• LANDMAN - a countryman, a peasant ...a1300
• LANDWARD - a country dweller, a rustic ...1821 Sc.
• LAND-YOUNKER - a country squire ...1840
• LOB † a country bumpkin; a clown, a lout ...1533 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LOB-COAT † a country bumpkin; a clown, a lout, a boor; a heavy, dull person; a blundering fool ...1604
• LOBCOCK † a country bumpkin; a clown, a lout, a boor; a dull, stupid, sluggish person; a clumsy, lubberly fellow; a blundering fool; a blockhead; a term of abuse ...a1553 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MALKIN † an untidy female, esp. a servant or country wench; a slut, a slattern; occasionally, a lewd woman ...1586 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MAWKIN † an untidy female, esp. a servant or country wench; a slut, a slattern; occasionally, a lewd woman ...1586 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MEG a woman; a country girl ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MOOLIE a country person ...1960s US sl.
• MUCKSAVAGE a country person ...1998 Irish sl.
• MUNCHIE - (derogatory) a country person, a rustic ...2000s Irish sl.
• NATIVES - † fellow-countrymen, compatriots ...1589
• NATURAL - † a native of a place or country ...1509
• NATURALIST - † one 'natural' to a country; a native ...1631
• PAISANO - in Spain and Spanish-speaking communities, esp. in Mexico and the south-western US: a fellow-countryman; also, a peasant ...a1836
• PALOUSER - a novice or greenhorn; a country bumpkin ...1903 Amer. dial.
• PEASANT - a person who lives in the country; a rustic ...colloq.
• PHYLLIS - a country girl; a shepherdess; a rural sweetheart; a common name for such in old romances, pastoral poems, etc. ...1632
• PIE EATER * (derogatory) a contemptible person; a fool; a country bumpkin; also, a person who accepts political favours ...a1891 US sl.
• QUANDONG a country bumpkin ...1910s Aust. sl.
• QUASHEE, QUASHIE a country bumpkin; a peasant; a stupid person ...M19 sl.
• RABBIT-CHOKER a country person; a hillbilly ...c1950 Amer. sl.
• RABBIT-TWISTER a country person; a hillbilly ...1905 Amer. dial.
• RALPH a country bumpkin; a simpleton ...M17 sl.
• REUBEN an unsophisticated countryman; a farmer or rustic, a countrified person; a boorish person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• RURICOLIST * an inhabitant of the country ...1730
• RUSTICAN †* a countryman, a rustic, a peasant ...1570
• SAGER a rustic; a country bumpkin; a poor White person ...1893 Amer. dial.
• SANDIE - a generic term for a young fellow, a chap, esp. a country man, a yokel ...1804 Sc.
• SANDLAPPER - (derogatory) one who eats dirt; hence, a low-class or countrified White person ...1836 Amer. dial.
• SHORTWOODARD - a rustic person; a country bumpkin ...1931 Amer. dial.
• SHORTWOODS - a rustic person; a country bumpkin ...1931 Amer. dial.
• WOOLLY BACK an unsophisticated country dweller ...1981 UK sl.
• WURZEL (derogatory) a person from the countryside ...2000 UK sl.
• SWAIN a country lad
• WHOP-STRAW a clodhopper; a rustic ...19C colloq.
• YOB * a fool; a naive, gullible, or unintelligent person; also, an unsophisticated person; a country bumpkin ...1886 chiefly Aust. & NZ
• YOCHEL a countryman, a rustic ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YOCKER a foolish person or bumpkin ...Bk2002 criminals' sl.
• YOKEL (usually derogator) a term of contempt for a (stupid or ignorant) countryman or rustic; an uneducated and unsophisticated, gullible person from the countryside; a country bumpkin; a lout; an oaf ...1812
• YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel ...1962 Sc.
• YUNKER a country bumpkin ...1925 US sl.
country (district) - verbs
• GO BUSH to leave one's usual surroundings for the country, to run wild ...Aust. & NZ colloq.
COUNTRY (nation) - adverbs
• LAND-GATES towards the interior of the country ...1768 Sc.
country (nation) - nouns
• LANDFOLK † the people of a land or country ...c1000
• MARCH † country, territory ...a1300
• PARCEL †* a part of the world, of a country, etc. ...1582
country (nation) - person
• LANDMAN † a man of a specified or indicated country ...a1000
• LANDSMAN † 1. a native of a particular country ...c1000
* 2. one's fellow-countryman ...1598
country (nation) - phrases
• IN LENGTH AND IN BREADTH † throughout the whole area of a country; in all parts or directions ...a1250
COUNTRY AND WESTERN - nouns
• KICKER MUSIC country and western music ...1986 Amer. dial.
COUPLE - nouns
• GEMINI † a couple, a pair ...1598
• LAG a pair, a couple ...1902 Eng. dial.
couple - person
• AC/DC a couple ...2002 UK gay sl.
• DARBY AND JOAN a jocose name for an attached husband and wife who are 'all in all to each other', esp. in advanced years and in humble life ...1773
• DINK either partner of a usually professional working couple who have no children, characterized affluent consumers with few domestic demands on their time and money ...1987 sl., orig. N. Amer.
• DINKIE, DINKY a 'dink' ...1986 sl., orig. N. Amer.
• GRUESOME TWOSOME a couple in a steady relationship ...1940s US Black sl.
• OINK either partner of a couple with no children, living on a single (usually large) salary (One Income No Kids) ...1987 jocular
• SHACK JOB a couple or the state of being a couple ...1950s sl.
COURAGE, COURAGEOUS - adjectives
• ABLE strong, capable, courageous ...1980 Can.
• ANIMOUS †* spirited, courageous, bold ...1620
• ANNOINTED ripe for mischief, full of courage and energy for any desperate exploit ...Bk1890 sl.
• BALLSEY, BALLSY brave, courageous ...1935 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• CANT bold, brisk, courageous, hearty, lusty, lively, merry, hale ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• CORKSCREWED (UP) courageous because of alcohol; with one's courage screwed by alcohol ...Bk2006 US sl.
• DERF † bold, daring, courageous, brave, hardy ...c1175
• FACY possessed of courage to 'face' an enemy ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FORTITUDINOUS having fortitude; endowed with courage or moral strength; capable of endurance ...1752
• FULL-HEARTED zealous, confident, courageous
• GAME AS A PEBBLE extremely courageous; ready for anything, having staying power; often used of horses ...1831 sl.
• GAME AS A PISS-ANT extremely brave or courageous; especially said of someone of small stature ...1945 Aust. sl.
• GAME AS NED KELLY plucky, courageous, willing to go up against overwhelming odds ...1930s Aust. sl.
• GAME AS PEBBLES extremely courageous, raring to go ...1831 sl.
• GAMON'D plucky, courageous, 'game' ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GRITTY courageously determined or persevering, courageous ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
• GUTS requiring or demonstrating courage or fortitude ...1957 Amer. sl.
• GUTSBALL courageous, spirited, plucky; robust ...1963 Amer. sl.
• GUTS-HIGH extremely courageous; fearless ...1958 Amer. sl.
• GUTS-UP extremely courageous; fearless ...1950s Amer. sl.
• GUTSY courageous, brave, spirited, plucky, robust ...1893
• GUTTY courageous, brave, spirited, plucky, robust ...1942 Amer. sl.
• HAUTAIN † of exalted courage; courageous, bold ...c1450
• HEARTED † full of heart, spirited, courageous ...1538
• HEARTLY † courageous, spirited ...1340-70
• HEARTSOME † courageous, spirited, bold ...1567
• HEARTY † courageous, bold ...c1380
• HIGH-METTLED - high-spirited; courageous; full of fire; mettlesome ...a1626
• HIGH-STOMACHED † haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit ...1548 obs. or arch.
• KEENLY †* bold, courageous ...c1205
• LUSTY † valiant, courageous, active ...c1374
• MAGNANIMOUS great in courage; nobly brave or valiant ...1584
• NERVY courageous, full of nerve ...1882
• ON A BRAVE suddenly and temporarily courageous ...M19 US sl.
• SPUNK † spirited, courageous, mettlesome ...1788
• SPUNKEY, SPUNKIE, SPUNKY spirited, courageous, mettlesome ...1786
• STALWORTH † brave, bold, daring, courageous, valiant, mighty ...a1225 obs. exc. arch.
• UP-LOOKING bright and courageous-looking ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• V.C. plucky, courageous ...L19 sl. (Victoria Cross)
• WIGHT strong and courageous, esp. in warfare; valiant, brave ...ME, now arch., Sc., & Eng. dial.
• WIGHTY † strong and courageous, esp. in warfare, valiant, brave ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-LEGGED courageous, 'game' ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEOMANLY sturdy, courageous ...c1626
courage, courageous - adjectives, lacking courage
• SPLEENY complaining or fussing over health; lacking in stamina and courage ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STOMACHLESS lacking courage
• UNABLE TO NECK IT lacking moral courage ...Bk1902 colloq.
courage, courageous - nouns
• APPROOF courage, pluck tried by experience ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARISTOTLE courage ...1910s rhyming sl. for 'bottle'
• ARSEHOLE courage ...2000s sl.
• BALLS virile courage; virility; guts; strength of character; energy, spirit ...a1890 US sl.
• BORROWED BRASS false courage inspired by drugs or drink ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BOTTLE courage ...1958 Brit. sl.
• BOUGHT GUTS false courage inspired by drugs or drink ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BRASS audacity, effrontery; courage; nerve; impudence ...1682
• BRASS NECK audacity, effrontery; courage; nerve; impudence ...1984 sl.
• BRAVITY courage, bravery ...Bk1911 Sc.
• COJONES courage ...1932 sl., orig. US
• DRUGSTORE NERVE false courage inspired by drugs or drink ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DUTCH COURAGE liquor; false courage from drinking liquor ...Bk2006 US sl.
• EGGS courage, virility ...1950s sl.
• GAME courage, pluck, spirit, endurance ...1824 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• GIMP courage ...1893 sl.
• GIZZARD courage, spirit, life ...1892 Amer. dial.
• GRAIN courage, 'grit' ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GRIT courage ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
• GUMPTION practical good sense or initiative; shrewdness; courage; enterprise ...1719 colloq., orig. Sc.
• GUT courage, bravery, staying power ...M17 sl.
• GUT CHECK a test of courage or determination ...1968 US sl.
• GUTS energy, verve, staying power; courage, force of character ...1893 colloq.
• GUTS BALL a ballgame such as baseball played with great aggressiveness and tenacity; hence, any action or actions requiring or demonstrating fortitude, extreme competitiveness, courage, determination, etc. ...1962 Amer. sl.
• GUTSINESS courage, energy, spirit ...1893
• GUTS LIKE CALABASH extreme courage ...1991 Trinidad and Tobago sl.
• HACKLE courage, pluck ...M19 sl.
• HAIR courage, masculine prowess, virile strength ...1959 US college sl.
• HARDIMENT boldness, courage, daring, hardihood ...c1374 arch.
• HARDISHIP †* hardy behaviour, courage ...a1240
• HEART O' GRACE courage, strength ...1878 Eng. dial.
• ICE courage, ruthlessness ...1990s US Black sl.
• INTESTINAL FORTITUDE strength of will; guts, courage ...Bk2002 Aust. sl.
• IRON courage ...1859 American thieves' sl.
• MAGNANIMITY † lofty courage; fortitude ...1509
• MANFUL-HARDINESS † bravery, courage ...c1430
• MANHEAD † the quality of being manly; manhood; virility; courage, valour ...c1275
• MANLIHEAD † virility, bravery, courage ...1422-83
• MANSHIP † manly courage, valour; vigour, manliness ...c1205 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MEAD mood, disposition; bearing, courage ...1724 Sc.
• MEED mood, disposition; bearing, courage ...1724 Sc.
• MEID mood, disposition; bearing, courage ...1724 Sc.
• MELT courage; recklessness ...1867 Amer. dial.
• MOXEY, MOXIE, MOXY energy, initiative; strength, know-how; courage, nerve ...1930
• NADS, THE manly courage ...1976 Amer. sl.
• PECKER resolution; courage ...1848 sl.
• PLUCK courage ...1785 sl., possibly originally boxing sl.
• RAMAGE †* wildness, high spirit, courage ...1456
• SACK courage ...1984 US sl.
• SAND courage; tenacity; stamina; pluck; determination; perseverance; obstinacy ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SANDINESS the quality of having 'sand' or pluck, or courage ...1897 US sl.
• SAUCE spirit, courage ...1997 US sl.
• SPIZERINKUM stamina; courage ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
• SPRAWL courage ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• SPUNK spirit, mettle; courage, pluck ...1773
• STIFF UPPER LIP courage or resolution in the face of fear or danger ...1815 sl., orig. US
• TICKER courage ...1935 Aust. & US sl.
• VALENCE † valour, courage ...a1604
• VALIANCY the quality of being valiant or courageous; bravery, valiantness, valour ...1574
• VALURE † courage, bravery ...1577-82
• YARBLES courage, guts ...1970s sl.
courage, courageous - person
• ALL GUTS a person of great courage ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BAD-ASSED NIGGER a positive, courageous person ...1900s US Black sl.
• BAD-ASS NIGGER a positive, courageous person ...1900s US Black sl.
• BAYARD a man of courage and honour ...Bk1922
• BELLONA a spirited woman of commanding presence; an imposing and strong-willed woman; a courageous woman; a heroine ...1820
• GALLANT a gay, sprightly, airy, and courageous person; a high-spirited, daring person ...1388 arch.
• GALLIARD † a man of courage and spirit ...1532
• HEART a person considered in respect of his or her bravery, courage, or other admirable qualities; a man of courage or spirit ...1340
• HEART OF OAK a person with a strong, courageous nature, esp. a brave and loyal soldier or sailor ...1600 arch.
• HELL-BENDER someone that is especially formidable, aggressive, or courageous ...1812 Amer. sl.
• HE-ROW a man among men; a courageous and distinguished person ...Bk1992 Amer. South
• HEROWINE a courageous and distinguished woman ...Bk1992 Amer. South
• SPUNKIE, SPUNKY a spirited, mettlesome, or courageous person; a smart or lively fellow ...1806 Sc.
• TIGER a person of fierce, cruel, rapacious, or bloodthirsty disposition; also, a person of very great activity, strength, or courage ...1500-20
• VALIANT one who is valiant; a brave or courageous person ...1609
• VALOUR a person of courage; a man of mettle ...1606
courage, courageous - person, lacking courage
• HUMMINGBIRD ASS a person who lacks the courage to back up his taunts ...1977 US sl.
courage, courageous - verbs
• BE IN ARMOUR to be pot-valiant (bold or courageous under the influence of alcohol) ...L17 sl.
• BITE THE BULLET to behave courageously; to avoid showing fear or distress ...1891
• BUCK UP to take courage, to apply oneself ...1844 Amer. dial.
• CAFF to lose courage, to be daunted, to turn coward ...1841 Eng. dial.
• DROOP to flag in spirit or courage, to lose heart ...ME
• FAINT to lose heart or courage, to be afraid, to become depressed, to give way ...c1350 now arch.
• FUNK (IT) to become frightened or timid; to lose courage; to lose one's nerve ...1857 UK sl.
• GUT to display one's courage ...1940s US sl.
• HAVE SAND IN ONE'S CRAW to be courageous, tenacious, or energetic; to be determined and plucky ...1881 Amer. dial.
• HAVE SAND ON ONE'S GIZZARD to have courage ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP to keep up one's courage
• KEEP ONE'S CHIN UP to retain one's courage ...1938 sl.
• KEEP ONE'S PECKER UP to retain one's courage ...1853 Brit. sl.
• LOSE ONE'S GOAT to lose one's courage; to lose one's ability to fight ...1910s sl.
• MAGNANIMATE †* to imbue with steadfast courage; to inspire with greatness of mind; to render high-souled; to cheer, to inspirit ...1640
• NERVE UP TO to gather the courage to try something ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SHOW A LOT OF HAIR to display courage ...1960s Amer. sl.
• TAINT † to affect with weakness; to cause to lose vigour or courage ...1600
• TAKE IT FIGHTING to approach in a courageous manner; to act aggressively ...L19 US sl.
• TAKE METTLE to take courage ...1844 Eng. dial.
• WALK TALL to behave proudly, courageously, and honestly ...M19 sl., orig. US
• WUSS OUT to lose courage; to back down; to fail to do as promised ...1977 US sl.
courage, courageous - phrases
• MORE BALLS THAN A POOL HALL said of a courageous person ...1966 US sl.
COURAGEOUSLY - adverbs
• HAUTAINLY † boldly, courageously ...1513
• HEARTLY † with courage or spirit; courageously; vigorously, with might and main ...a1300
• MANLY † in a manly manner; manfully, courageously, with valour or energy ...c1205 obs. or arch.
• YEOMANLY in a sturdily courageous manner ...c1386
COURIER - person
• CARRIER PIGEON a messenger or courier ...1933 US sl.
• GHOLAM - a courier, a messenger ...1820
• HIRCARRA, HIRCARRAH an East Indian spy, messenger, or courier ...1747
• ORDINARY † a courier conveying dispatches or letters at regular intervals; hence, post, mail ...1667
• WALKER a postman, a courier ...M19 sl.
COURSE - nouns
• PASS-THROUGH a course or passage, as of life ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PASS-THRUFF a course or passage, as of life ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAIK † the act of going about, walking about, etc.; course, way; journey ...a1400 now rare or obs.
COURT (woo) - see COURTING
COURT - adjectives
• PALASIN †* belonging to the palace or court ...c1400
COURT (yard) - nouns
• BACK-LEDGE † a court or backyard ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BACKLET the back premises of a house; a court, yard ...1724 Eng. dial.
COURT (law) - nouns
• DAY OF LAW, THE † the day of trial ...1565
• DOWN-SITTING the session of a court ...1776 Sc.
• HIGH JUMP the criminal court ...1960s Aust. sl.
• KANGAROO an irregular court, esp. one set up by prisoners or strikers ...M19 US
• KANGAROO COURT an irregular court, esp. one set up by prisoners or strikers ...M19 US
• LOUNGE the dock in a court of law ...M19 Aust. criminals' sl.
court (law) - person
• DUNTIBOUR † a depreciative term for a woman; esp. a female attendant at court ...a1513 Sc.
• SILENCE-YELPER a courtroom usher ...L19 UK criminals' sl.
court (law) - verbs
• BECLEPE † to summon to a higher court ...1297
• DECOURT † to expel or banish from court ...c1610
• MEET COURT to go to a court of law ...1970 Amer. dial.
• WALK THE TWELVE STEPS to go to court ...1985 Cayman Islands
COURTEOUS - adjectives
• BUXOM † gracious, indulgent, favourable; obliging, amiable, courteous, affable, kindly ...1362
• CANDID † gentle, courteous, kindly; not desirous to find faults ...1633
• DEBONAIR † of gentle disposition, mild, meek; gracious, kindly; courteous, affable ...a1225
• DEBONARIOUS †* debonair; courteous ...c1485
• DEBONARY † debonair, courteous ...1402
• FAIR-SPOKE of persons: gifted with fair speech; courteous, pleasant; smooth-tongued ...1665
• FAIR-SPOKEN of persons: gifted with fair speech; courteous, pleasant; smooth-tongued ...1460
• HENDY † of a person: courteous, civil, gracious; lovely, agreeable; noble, valiant ...a1250
• HYNDE † courteous, polite, gentle ...c1400
• MANNERABLE courteous, polite, well-mannered ...c1460
• MANNERSABLE courteous, polite, well-mannered ...1922 Amer. dial.
• MANNERSLY courteous, polite, well-mannered ...1929 Amer. dial.
• MANNERSOME courteous, polite, well-mannered ...1887 Amer. dial.
• MENSEFUL mannerly, polite, well-behaved; courteous, well-bred; respectful ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VELVETY courteous, agreeable in manner ...1861
courteous - person
• CHESTERFIELD a very courteous or polite person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GALAHAD a person likened to Sir Galahad in some way, esp. in nobility, integrity, courteousness, etc. ...1854
• GENTLE KNIGHT a noble, generous, courteous person ...1590 arch.
courteous - verbs
• MENSE to grace, to decorate, to adorn; to do honour to; to behave respectfully or courteously to ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
COURTEOUSLY - adverbs
• ADDRESSLY †* with good address, courteously ...c1425
• BUXOMLY † obediently, humbly, meekly; courteously, willingly ...a1240
• FAIR † civilly, courteously, kindly ...a1000
• FAIRLY † courteously, respectfully ...1590
• MANLY † like a human being; humanely, courteously; generously ...1377
• MANNERLY † with good manners; politely, courteously ...1519
COURTESAN - nouns
• ABANDONED HABITS the riding dress of the up-market courtesans who frequented Rotten Row in London's Hyde Park ...L19 sl.
courtesan - person
• BON TON superior prostitutes; courtesans ...E19 sl.
• CROSHABELL † a courtesan, a harlot, a prostitute ...a1598 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CYPRIAN a licentious or profligate person; later, a lewd woman, a harlot, a prostitute, a courtesan ...1598
• DEMIMONDAINE a courtesan ...M19
• GUINEA-HEN a courtesan; a prostitute ...17C Brit.
• HALFKIRTLE a courtesan ...Bk1955
• HETAERA, HETAIRA a female companion or paramour, a mistress, a concubine; a courtesan, a harlot ...1820
• HIGH-FLYER * an immodest or promiscuous woman; a high-class, fashionable prostitute or courtesan; a pretentious or fashionable strumpet ...1663 sl.
• HIREN † a seductive woman; a harlot; a prostitute, a strumpet, a courtesan ...1600
• HORIZONTAL a courtesan ...1886 sl.
• INCOGNITA a courtesan; a high-class prostitute ...M19 sl.
• LACED MUTTON † a strumpet; a harlot; a prostitute; a courtesan; an unchaste or loose woman ...1578 sl.
• LADY OF PLEASURE a courtesan, a prostitute ...1652 euphemism
• LIGHT HORSE a courtesan, a harlot ...c1620 sl.
• MADAM † a kept mistress; a courtesan, a prostitute ...1719
• PAMPHELET † a courtesan, a wench ...1500-20
• PUCELLE † a slut, a courtesan, a prostitute, a wanton girl ...1583
• PUG † a courtesan; a prostitute; a harlot; a mistress ...E17
• QUAIL † a courtesan; a prostitute; so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird ...1577
• SCOLOPENDRA † a term of reproach to a woman; a nickname for a courtesan; a harlot ...1633
• TAFFETA PUNK a courtesan ...1598 sl.
• WAGTAIL † a term of contempt for a profligate or inconstant woman; hence, a wanton woman, a prostitute, a harlot, a courtesan ...1592
COURTESY - nouns
• BUXOMNESS † graciousness, kindly disposition; courtesy, complaisance ...a1400
• CUSTOMARY †* an act of courtesy required as a matter of custom or etiquette ...1756
• CANDIDNESS † favourable disposition; favour, courtesy ...1643
• DEBONAIRSHIP †* debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1240
• DEBONAIRTY † debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1225
• DEBONARITY † debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1225
• ERUDITION † politeness, respect, courtesy ...1822 Sc.
• FAIRNESS † courtesy ...c1205
• FAWN † an act of fawning; a servile cringe, a wheedling courtesy ...1590
• HANDSOMENESS † graciousness, courtesy ...a1616
• IRON HAND IN A VELVET GLOVE, AN rigid firmness accompanied by courtesy, politeness, and gentleness ...1834
• MANSHIP † humanity, kindness; courtesy, civility ...a1000
courtesy - verbs
• MAKE ONE'S MANNERS to perform conventional rituals of courtesy or respect ...1824 Amer. dial.
COURTIER - person
• PANTALOON (derogatory) a nickname for a Scottish courtier ...1660
COURTING, COURTSHIP - adjectives (also see DATING)
• PULLING THE CORD courting ...1879 Irish sl.
• SPOONS ON courting ...M19 sl.
courting, courtship - nouns
• ACCOSTING † courting, paying addresses ...1791 Sc.
• DRUERY † love, especially sexual love; love-making, courtship; affection; often, illicit love ...a1225
• GAME, THE courting the desired person with Black slang talk ...1950s US Black sl.
• MASHING courting, flirting ...L19 sl.
• MISSING courtship ...M19 sl.
• MOOEY-MOOEY love; lovemaking; courting ...1942 US sl.
• NANNY GOATING courting ...20C imperfect rhyming sl.
• QUEENING courting women or girls; flirting ...E20 US sl.
• SUING the action of a suitor; paying court; entreaty, beseeching ...1591
• SUITING † paying court to a woman ...1631
• SUITORING wooing, courtship ...1671
• UP-SITTING the custom of a man and woman sitting up together at night during courtship ...1930 Amer. dial.
• VETING courting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
courting - person
• JAHOO a courting boy ...1939 Amer. dial.
• LOUNGE LIZARD a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1920s sl.
• MOCK-WEEAN a man who proves a false wooer ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• PARLOR LIZARD a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1910s US sl.
• PARLOUR ATHLETE a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1910s US sl.
• PARLOUR SNAKE a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1910s US sl.
• SPOON a person who flirts or courts ...1882 sl.
courting - verbs
• ACCOURT †* to court ...1596
• BE AT THE NECKING to be courting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• BE ON THE LOOK to be courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BUCK UP to court, to seek the affections of ...1832 Amer. dial.
• BUILD UP TO to court, to woo ...1896 Amer. dial.
• BUNDLE to court, to woo ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BUZZ to court, to have a date ...1928 Amer. dial.
• CAG-MAG to keep company; to pay addresses to; to court ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CALICO to court or spend time with a woman ...1887 Amer. dial.
• CALOOP to go courting; to kiss and cuddle ...1942 US sl.
• CARRY STRAWS to go courting ...1954 Amer. dial.
• CART OUT WITH SOMEONE to court someone ...c1880 Cockneys' sl.
• CAT to court or pursue a woman ...1900 Amer. dial.
• CHASE to court a girl ...c1935 S. Afr. sl.
• FACE of man: to pay court to a woman ...1920s Irish sl.
• FRIENDS to court ...1965 Barbados usage
• GAL of men: to visit women, to go courting ...1931 Amer. dial.
• GALLANTIZE * to play the gallant to a woman; to court ...1728
• GO A-GALLIN to go courting ...M19 US sl.
• GOAT WITH to court ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• HEAT THE OLD BROTH to renew an old courtship ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JEWLARK to flirt, to court ...1851 Amer. sl.
• KEEP COMPANY to court ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• KNOCK AROUND to pay court to ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LAD † of a woman: to go sweethearting ...1837 Sc.
• LALLY-GAG to flirt, to court, to make love ...1868 US colloq.
• LOLLY-GAG to flirt, to court, to make love ...1868 US colloq.
• MASH to court ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• MOT to go out pursuing women, to court ...19C sl.
• MUSH to court a woman in a sentimental manner, to 'chat up' ...1920s US sl.
• NOTICE to court ...1952 Amer. dial.
• PAY RESPECTS to court, to woo ...1897 Eng. dial.
• RIDE OUT WITH to court ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SET to court ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SET OUT to seek a marriage partner; to go courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SET UP to court a woman ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SET UP TO to pay court to a woman; broadly, to curry favour with ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SET UP WITH to court ...1871 Amer. dial.
• SIT UP TO to pay court to a woman; broadly, to curry favour with ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SPOON to flirt, to behave amorously, to woo ...1831 sl.
• SUE to woo, to court ...1596 arch.
• SUIT † to pay court to a woman ...c1590
• SUITOR to court, to woo ...1672 now chiefly Eng. dial.
• TACKLE to court; to flirt ...1987 Trinidad and Tobago
• TALK to engage in courtship, to contemplate marriage; to court, to woo ...1895 Amer. dial.
• TING AFTER to court, to woo, to make love to ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TINKER AFTER to court, to woo; to make love to ...1900 Eng. dial.
• TROT to court a woman ...1942 NZ sl.
• WAIT ON to court a woman ...1877 Amer. dial.
• WAIT UPON to court a woman ...1877 Amer. dial.
• WALE to court, to woo ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WALK OUT WITH † of a man: to go out socially with; to date; to court a woman ...obs. exc. Eng. & Amer. dial.
• WALK WITH of a man: to go out socially with; to date; to court a woman ...1827 Amer. dial.
• WOO to flirt, to court, to neck, or persuade to copulate ...c1100
• WYLE to choose, to select; to pick or sort out; hence, to court, to woo ...1737 Sc.
COURTLY - adjectives
• FALKLAND-BRED † well-mannered, as if bred at court, courtly, polished, well-bred ...1721 Sc.
courtly - verbs
• PAVIE to adopt an exaggeratedly courtly bearing; to strut, to parade oneself, to show off ...1837 Sc.
COURT MARTIAL - nouns
• BLIND the money fine in a court martial sentence ...Bk1944 service sl.
court martial - person
• MAGGOT (contemptuous) a court-martialed person confined to the brig; also a recruit, trainee, or newly arrived enlisted person; hence, in general, a mere novice ...1964 Amer. sl., orig. US Marine Corps usage
COUSIN - person
• BAKER'S DOZEN a cousin ...1960 rhyming sl.
• CONSOBRINE † a cousin, a relation ...17C
• CUJETTE a female cousin; a female friend in an Italian neighbourhood ...20C teen & high school sl.
• CUJINE a cousin; a friend in an Italian neighbourhood ...20C teen & high school sl.
• ELBOW COUSIN a distant cousin ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GADLING † a kinsman, a relative; also, a nephew, a cousin ...c1000
• GATSHIRD - relation, a cousin ...1825 Sc.
• GEDLING † a kinsman, a relative; also, a nephew, a cousin ...c1000
• GERMANE COUSIN - * a child of a full brother or sister of either parent of the person in question; a first cousin ...c1330
• HALF-BROTHER - a cousin where the fathers are brothers ...1914 Amer. dial.
• HALF-COUSIN - the child of one’s father’s or mother’s cousin; a second cousin; sometimes applied to the child of one's own cousin, or to the cousin of one's father or mother ...1871
• NEAR FRIEND a first cousin ...Bk1905 Sc.
• OWN COUSIN - first cousin ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL COUSIN - (often derogatory) a distant cousin ...1959 Amer. dial.
• WELSH-AUNT a first cousin of one's father or mother ...1878 Eng. dial.
• WELSH NIECE - a first cousin ...1886
• WELSH UNCLE - the first cousin of a parent ...1747
COVE - nouns
• GURNET an ocean inlet or cove ...1890 Amer. dial.
• POCKET a cove ...1946 Amer. dial.
COVENANT - adjectives
• FEDERAL † pert. to a covenant, compact, or treaty ...1660
• FEDERATIVE † pert. to the formation of covenant, league, or alliance ...1690
• FEDERATORY †* pert. to the formation of covenant, league, or alliance ...1692
• PACTIONAL of the nature of a pact or covenant ...1624 chiefly Sc.
• PACTITIOUS †* characterized by being agreed upon or stipulated; settled by covenant ...1656
• PACTIVE †* settled by covenant; of the nature of a pact or covenant ...1633
• PACTORY †* pert. to a pact or covenant ...1633
covenant - nouns
• FEDIFRACTION †* breach of covenant ...1650
• SAUGHT † an agreement, covenant ...1038-50
• TAILYIE a covenant or agreement ...1808 Sc.
covenant - verbs
• PACTION to make a pact; to covenant or agree to something ...1640 Sc.
COVER - nouns
• HEALER a cover; a coverlet ...1884 Eng. dial.
• HELER anything which is laid over as a cover ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HELING a hiding-place, cover, a sheltered spot ...1894 Eng. dial.
• OPERCLE † a cover, a covering ...1597
• OPERCULUM a cover ...1837
• SUGGAN a coverlet, an outer cover ...1722 Anglo-Irish
• THACK-AND-RAPE cover, shelter; good order; control ...1786 Sc.
cover - verbs
• BECOVER † to cover over ...c1325
• BEHELE † to conceal, to cover, to envelop ...c1000
• BETEE † to draw over as a covering; to cover, to veil ...c893
• BEWRAP to cover up, to conceal ...1481
• BEWRY † to cover up, or over; to overlay ...a1000
• DECK † to cover; esp. to cover with garments, to clothe ...1513
• DICK to deck, to adorn; to cover ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HAP 1. † to cover up or over for the sake of warmth; to tuck up in bed ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
2. to cover, to enwrap; to envelop, to surround ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEAL to cover; to wrap up, to tuck up the bed-clothes ...1695 Eng. dial.
• IMMASK †* to cover as with a mask; to disguise ...1596
• LAAK to cover ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• OBNUBILATE to darken, dim, cover, or hide with or as with a cloud; to overcloud; to obscure ...1583
• OBRUTE †* to overwhelm,; to bury; to cover over ...1541
• OBVELE †* to wrap up, to veil, to cover ...1654
• OPERCULATE † to cover ...1623
• PALLIATE † to cover with or as with a cloak; to cloak, to clothe, to shelter ...a1548
• RAMPLISH †* to cover ...1494
• SILE † to cover, to hide, to conceal; to deceive ...c1480 obs., chiefly Sc.
• THEAK to cover; to clothe; to protect ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UCKLE to cover in ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UMHILL † to cover ...a1340
COVERED - adjectives
• ADDECKED †* decked, covered ...1513
• BANGLED UP covered ...1879-81 Eng. dial.
• BEDILT †* hidden, covered ...1660
• CAIRED covered ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• HAPPED covered or wrapped up with wrappings or clothes ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OBNUBILATE † covered or darkened as with a cloud; overclouded; obscured ...1560
• OBTECTED † covered, protected ...B1900
• PALLIATE † cloaked, covered, concealed; mitigated ...a1548
• PALLIATED † covered over, concealed; mitigated, extenuated ...1612
• VELATED † covered over; veiled, hidden ...1542
• YCOVERED † covered ...1742
COVERING - adjectives
• PALLIATIVE † serving to cloak or conceal, hiding, covering ...1611
covering - nouns
• BARK outer covering; outside, external part ...c1374 arch.
• CADDY an ornamental covering, esp. of fancywork, used to protect the back, arm, or headrest of a piece of furniture from soiling; an antimacassar ...1968 Amer. dial.
• DARE-ALL a covering that braves all weather ...1840
• DECK † a covering ...1466
• HAME † a covering, esp. a natural covering, as the skin of a serpent, etc. ...c1000
• HAP a covering or wrap of any kind; a coverlet, a rug; a thick outer garment, dress, clothing ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAPPING a covering; a coverlet, a quilt, a rug ...1503
• HAP-WARM a warm, substantial covering or article of dress ...1875 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MAT a thick woollen bed covering, generally wrought into a pattern ...a1894 Eng. dial.
• OPERCLE † a cover, a covering ...1597
• OPERIMENT †* a covering ...1650
• PALLIATION † the cloaking or concealing of an act, etc.; that which serves to conceal or hide; a cloak, a covering ...1577
• SUBTECTACLE †* covering, protection ...1609
• VELE † a veil or covering ...1580
COVERLET - nouns
• BED-HILLINGS the coverlet or counterpane ...1691 Eng. dial.
• BED-RUG a counterpane, a coverlet ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• CADDOW a quilt or coverlet ...1789 Amer. dial.
• HAP a covering or wrap of any kind; a coverlet, a rug; a thick outer garment, dress, clothing ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAP-HARLOT † a coarse coverlet ...1552
• HAPPING a covering; a coverlet, a quilt, a rug ...1503
• HEALER a cover; a coverlet ...1884 Eng. dial.
• HEALING a coverlet, bed-clothes ...1695 Eng. dial.
• LIGGER a coverlet for a bed ...a1483 Eng. dial.
• PALL a rich cloth spread upon or over something; a coverlet, canopy, etc. ...a1300 arch.
• QUITING a bed cover, a coverlet ...a1838 Sc.
• SUGGAN a coverlet, an outer cover ...1722 Anglo-Irish
COVERT - adjectives
• DOWN LOW covert, secret ...1990s US Black sl.
• OPERTANEOUS †* of secret, hidden, or covert nature; done in private, hidden from view, concealed ...1656
COVET - verbs
• PUT ONE'S LONG EYE ON to covet, to desire for oneself ...20C W. Indies. sl.
• REAM to strive after; to attempt to get anything greedily; to covet ...1876 Eng. dial.
• THROW LONG EYE ON to covet, to desire for oneself ...20C W. Indies. sl.
COVETING - adjectives
• SITIENT * thirsty; thirsting, coveting, desiring much ...1656
COVETOUS - adjectives
• AVAROUS † avaricious, covetous, greedy ...1303 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BEDDY greedy, covetous of trifles ...1721 Sc.
• BIG EYE greedy, covetous ...1650s sl.
• BIG-EYED greedy, covetous ...1947 Amer. Black usage
• CLUNCH-FISTED † close-fisted, niggardly, covetous, stingy...1644 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CUPIDINOUS * full of desire or cupidity, covetous, desirous, greedy ...1656
• GAIR eager, covetous, desirous of wealth; miserly ...1719 Sc.
• GAIR greedy, covetous, rapacious, intent on gain ...1721 Sc.
• GARE 1. eager, covetous, desirous of wealth; miserly ...1719 Sc.
2. greedy, covetous, rapacious, intent on gain ...1721 Sc.
• GRABALICIOUS greedy, grabby, covetous ...1970s W. Indies Rasta & UK Black sl.
• GRABILICIOUS greedy, grabby, covetous ...1970s W. Indies Rasta & UK Black sl.
• HARD close-fisted, grasping, penurious, miserly; covetous ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HAVING † desirous of having or possessing; greedy, covetous, grasping; acquisitive; miserly, penurious ...1591 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• IRON-FISTED close-fisted, niggardly, covetous, miserly, stingy, mean ...1826
• LUCROUS † avaricious, covetous ...1551
• MENSELESS greedy, covetous; selfish, inhospitable ...1742 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MISDEEDED miserly, covetous ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MISERABLE miserly, stingy; greedy, covetous ...1853 Eng. dial.
• NABALISH covetous, grasping, greedy ...1825 Sc.
• NEAR niggardly, miserly, stingy, parsimonious, frugal, mean, greedy, covetous ...1616
• NEWIS keeping under, holding in, parsimonious; covetous, greedy; earnestly desirous ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NEWOUS earnestly desirous, covetous, greedy, parsimonious ...1808 Sc.
• PHILARGYROUS † loving money, greedy of gain, covetous, avaricious ...1665
• SCHEMISH scheming, manoeuvring, covetous, unscrupulous and grasping in bargaining ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SNIPPY parsimonious, mean; covetous ...1727 Eng. dial.
• YAMSE greedy, eager to get, covetous ...1908 Sc.
• YARE covetous, stingy ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YERN † eager, earnestly or keenly desirous; also, greedy, covetous ...c893
• YEVER † greedy, covetous ...c888 obs. exc. Sc.
covetous - person
• EARTHWORM a mean or grovelling or servile person; a covetous, grasping person; a miser; a sordid wretch ...1594
• GEENOCH a covetous insatiable person; a greedy person ...1825 Sc.
• GREEDYGUT a miser, a stingy person, a greedy, selfish, or covetous person ...1899 Amer. dial.
• GREEDYGUTS a miser, a stingy person, a greedy, selfish, or covetous person ...1942 Amer. dial.
• HAKE * a greedy, grasping, discontented person; a covetous person ...1855 Eng. dial.
• HANNIEL a covetous, greedy person ...1781 Eng. dial.
• HAYNE † a term of reproach: a mean wretch, a niggard, a covetous man, a miser ...c1386
• HUNKS a surly, cross-grained old person; a close-fisted, stingy man; a miser; a miserable, niggardly old person; a covetous, sordid man ...1602
• INCUBO †* a covetous man who broods over or jealously guards his wealth ...1607
• LICKPENNY - † one who 'licks up' the pennies; a greedy, covetous person; a miser; a spendthrift; an extortioner ...a1400
• MONEY-GRABBER - a covetous or rapacious person ...1892
• NANNY PINCH-POT - a penurious person; a covetous, miserable wretch ...1893 Eng. dial.
• NIPCHEESE - a mean or miserly person; a parsimonious, covetous person; a skinflint ...1825
• PHILARGYRIST - † a lover of money; a covetous person ...1633
• PINCHPENNY - † a miser, a niggard, a skinflint; a covetous man ...c1412
• RAKER - a covetous person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SCRAPE-GOOD - † a miser, a niggard, a covetous person ...1611
• SCRIMGER - an avaricious, covetous person ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SNIBBLE-NOSE - one who would save even the droppings of his nose; a term of reproach for a mean-spirited, covetous person; a niggardly miser ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SNIG † a covetous or avaricious person ...1629
• TARTAR - a covetous, greedy, or grasping person ...Bk1828 Eng. dial.
• YETHGRUB - a slave to covetousness; a miser ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• YETHMAWK - a slave to covetousness; a miser ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• YETHWORM - a slave to covetousness; a miser ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• YISSER - † a covetous person ...a1225
covetous - verbs
• HAVE THE BIG EYE to be greedy or covetous ...1903 Amer. dial.
COVETOUSNESS - nouns
• GAIR covetousness, greed ...1821 Sc.
• HAVINGNESS † the quality of having or possessing; desire of having, covetousness ...1577
• LONG-EYE greed, covetousness ...20C W. Indies sl.
• SCREWAGE savings, profit; covetousness ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• ADULTERINE spurious, counterfeit; due to adulteration ...1542
• ADULTEROUS pert. to adulteration; spurious, counterfeit ...1567 arch.
• BASTARDLY † unlicensed, unauthorized; counterfeit, spurious ...1586
• BRUM counterfeit, not genuine ...1862 sl.
• BRUMMISH not genuine, counterfeit ...1803 sl.
• BRUMMY counterfeit; dud; gaudy or cheaply made ...1886 Aust. sl.
• DUD counterfeit ...1903 sl.
• DUFF counterfeit ...1889 Brit. sl.
• DUMMY counterfeit, sham ...1846
• FAKE fraudulent; spurious; counterfeit; false; pretended ...1775
• FAKED spurious; counterfeit ...1850s colloq.
• FAKED-UP spurious; counterfeit ...1850s colloq.
• FLASH sham or counterfeit; showily shoddy ...1812 sl.
• FUCATIOUS †* of the nature of 'fucation': fair-seeming, specious, deceitful, counterfeit ...1654
• GAMMONING † counterfeit, false, pretended, feign ...1802 UK sl.
• HOOKY said of something stolen or counterfeit ...1985 Brit. sl.
• ILL of coinage: spurious, counterfeit ...1703 Sc.
• IMO imitation, counterfeit ..1940s US Black & college sl.
• JARG illegal, stolen, counterfeit ...2000s sl.
• LEFT-HANDED crooked, phony, or counterfeit ...M20 US colloq.
• QUEER bad; worthless; counterfeit...1561 thieves' cant
• SCHLENTER counterfeit, spurious, fake ...L19 Aust. & S. Afr. sl.
• SHNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus, phony, fake ...1859 UK
• SHOWFULL possible or actually counterfeit
• SKELM fake, counterfeit ...20C S. Afr. criminals' sl.
• SLENTER counterfeit, spurious, fake ...L19 Aust. & S. Afr. sl.
• SLINTER counterfeit, spurious, fake ...L19 Aust. & S. Afr. sl.
• SNIDE false, counterfeit, sham, bogus ...1859 UK
• SNIDEY false, counterfeit, sham, bogus; hence, mean, contemptible, underhand ...1859 UK sl.
• TIN mean, petty, worthless, counterfeit, false ...1886
• WRONG of money: counterfeit ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
counterfeit - nouns
• ABS-SMASH-RIG the act of passing counterfeit coin ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• APE-WARE † counterfeit wares ...c1230
• BAD PAPER - counterfeit paper money ...Bk2004 Amer. sl.
• BOODLE counterfeit money; money illegally or dishonestly acquired or used; proceeds of corruption ...1858 Amer. dial.
• BUM DOUGH counterfeit money ...1992 US sl.
• BUTTON a counterfeit shilling ...1785 criminals’ sl.
• DEAD MONEY obviously counterfeit paper money ...1956 US sl.
• DUD a counterfeit coin, banknote, etc. ...1897 sl.
• DUFF counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1895 sl.
• FAKE a spurious or counterfeit document; later, anything of a spurious, counterfeit, or fraudulent nature; a false rumour or false story of any kind; an invented newspaper story ...1851 sl., orig. criminals' usage
• FAKEMS counterfeit goods ...20C sl.
• FALSEHOOD † deception, falsification, imposture; a forgery, counterfeit ...1340 obs. or arch.
• FALSITY * a counterfeit, sham ...1780
• FAST PRINT counterfeit money ...1968 Amer. dial.
• FLATCH a counterfeit half-crown ...Bk1893 coiners' usage
• FUNNY MONEY money which is not what it seems to be, esp. counterfeit currency or assets amassed unscrupulously ...1901 colloq., orig. US
• GAMMY LOUR counterfeit coin ...1839 UK criminals' sl.
• GLIBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• GLYBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• GYBE † a counterfeit pass or license ...1575 sl.
• HALF-A-CASE a counterfeit half-crown ...M19 sl.
• IDOL † a fictitious personation; a counterfeit, sham; a pretender ...1590
• ILLEGITIMATE † a counterfeit sovereign ...1823 UK criminals' sl.
• IMITAMEN †* an imitation; a counterfeit ...1677
• IMITANT * that which imitates; a counterfeit article or product ...
• JIBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• JYBE a written paper, esp. a counterfeit pass or license, carried by many of the mendicant villains ...M16 UK criminals' sl.
• MAHOSKA, THE anything illicit or necessarily secret; anything conferring power; a weapon or an item of contraband; a pistol or revolver; a knife; addictive drugs; counterfeit money ...1943 Amer. sl.
• MAHOSKER, THE anything illicit or necessarily secret; anything conferring power; a weapon or an item of contraband; a pistol or revolver; a knife; addictive drugs; counterfeit money ...1943 Amer. sl.
• MASQUERADE * a travesty, counterfeit ...1847
• PAPER counterfeit banknotes ...M19 UK criminals' sl.
• PAPER-HANG the passing of counterfeit money or forged securities ...1976 US sl.
• QUEER counterfeit money; forged banknotes or bonds ...1812 sl.
• QUEER BIT counterfeit money ...L18 sl.
• QUEER COLE counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER JACK counterfeit money ...1949 US sl.
• QUEER MONEY counterfeit money ...19C UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER PAPER counterfeit paper money ...M19 sl.
• QUEER RAG counterfeit money ...E19 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER RIDGE counterfeited gold coins ...M19 US criminals' sl.
• QUEER SOFT counterfeit money ...M19 sl.
• QUEER STUFF counterfeit money ...M18 sl.
• QUER COLE counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• RAGS counterfeit notes ...M19 US criminals' sl.
• RAG TRADE the purchasing of counterfeit banknotes and the subsequent passing them off to innocent victims ...M19 sl.
• RAP a counterfeit coin, worth about half a farthing, which passed current for a halfpenny in Ireland in the 18th century, owing to the scarcity of genuine money ...1724
• SCHLANTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SCHLENTER, SHLENTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SCIMMINGER † a piece of counterfeit money made of base metal coated with silver ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SHICE counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHISE counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1877 sl.
• SHUFFLE counterfeit money ...1950 US sl.
• SILVER BEGGAR a counterfeit banknote or forged document ...M19 sl.
• SINKER a base coin; bad money ...1839 sl.
• SLANTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SLINTER a counterfeit coin ...L19 sl., chiefly Aust. & S. Afr.
• SLUSH counterfeit paper money ...1924 UK sl.
• SNIDE counterfeit jewellery or money ...1885 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S LACE fake gold lace ...E17 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S RINGS imitation gold rings ...E17 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S STUFF counterfeit goods of any sort ...E17 sl.
• ST. MARTIN'S WARE counterfeit goods of any sort ...E17 sl.
• STUMER, STUMOR a counterfeit coin or banknote; a worthless cheque ...1890 sl.
• WALLPAPER worthless paper money such as counterfeit notes ...1940s US sl.
• WOODEN MONEY a counterfeit or worthless coin or money ...1915 US sl.
• WOODEN NICKEL a counterfeit or worthless coin or money ...1915 US sl.
• WRONG 'UN a base coin or spurious note; a piece of counterfeit money ...c1890 sl.
counterfeit - verbs
• AFFECT to put on a pretense of; to assume a false appearance of, to counterfeit or pretend ...1661
• BELIE †* to assume falsely the character of; to counterfeit ...a1700
• DROP to pass counterfeit money, cheques, etc ...1926 sl.
• FAKE to counterfeit or forge; hence, to make or shape for a fraudulent or deceptive purpose ...1812 sl., orig. criminals' usage
• FAKE THE BROADS to issue counterfeit coin ...1923 criminals' sl.
• FAKE UP to counterfeit or forge; hence, to make or shape for a fraudulent or deceptive purpose; to falsify ...1851 sl., orig. criminals' usage
• FALSE † to counterfeit money; to forge a document ...a1300
• FASHION † to counterfeit, to pervert ...1599
• PALM to pass counterfeit money, or anything fake ...18C sl.
• PHONEY UP to counterfeit, to forge ...1942 sl., chiefly US
• PUT OFF to distribute counterfeit money ...M18 Aust. & US criminals sl.
• SHOVE to pass counterfeit money ...Bk1990 Amer. criminal sl.
• WALK THE BOODLE to distribute counterfeit notes ...E19 US criminals' sl.
• WORK THE BROADS to issue counterfeit coin ...1923 criminals' sl.
COUNTERFEITED - adjectives
• SIMULAR simulated, pretended, counterfeited ...1611
COUNTERFEITER - person
• ABRAM a counterfeiter ...1659 UK sl.
• BASE METAL MAN a metal counterfeiter; one who makes coins out of lead or some base metal ...1924 criminals' sl.
• BENE-FAKER a counterfeiter, initially of documents, later of money ...1823 sl.
• BENE-FEAKER a counterfeiter, orig. of documents, later of money ...1612 sl.
• BENE FEAKER OF GYBES † a counterfeiter of passes...1688 UK criminals' sl.
• BENE FLAKES bill-forgers ...Bk1890 sl.
• BENE-GYBE a counterfeiter ...1788 sl.
• BEN-FAKER a counterfeiter, orig. of documents, later of money ...1688 sl.
• BEN-FEAKER a counterfeiter, orig. of documents, later of money ...1612 sl.
• BEN-FEAKERS OF GYBES counterfeiters of passes and similar documents ...c1698 UK criminals' sl.
• BEN-FEAKERS OF JYBES counterfeiters of passports ...1612 criminals' sl.
• BEN FLAKE a forger of currency ...1889 criminals' sl.
• BILL-POSTER a forger; one who passes counterfeit currency ...1934 criminals' sl.
• BIT COVE a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT CULL a coiner, a counterfeiter ...a1790 UK criminals' sl.
• BITE-FAKER a counterfeiter ...Bk1891 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT-FAKER a coiner, a counterfeit money-maker ...1812 criminals' sl.
• BIT-MAKER a coiner, a counterfeiter ...1832 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT SMASHER † one who makes or passes counterfeit money ...1821 UK criminals' sl.
• BIT-TURNER-OUT a coiner of bad money, a counterfeiter ...a1904 UK sl.
• CADDEE a passer-on of counterfeit money ...E19 sl.
• CATCH-CLOAK † a coiner of false money ...1679
• COMACKER a counterfeiter ...Bk1945 criminals' sl.
• DANDY-MASTER a forger of gold coins; the head of a counterfeiting gang ...1883 criminals' sl.
• DEALER a wholesaler of counterfeit money ...E19 US criminals' sl.
• DROPPER someone who passes counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1938 Brit. sl.
• FAKER - a counterfeiter - a forger ...1612 sl.
• FALSER - † a falsifier - a forger - a counterfeiter ...1340
• IARCKEMAN - a maker of counterfeit licenses ...Bk1869 sl.
• JARKMAN - a begging-letter writer - a fabricator of false characters, counterfeit passes, and certificates ...1567 cant
• MONEY BATTERER - †* a person who clips or sweats coins ...1518
• MONEY COINER - a person who mints money; esp. a person who makes counterfeit coin ...1742
• MONEY-CLIPPER - †* a person who fraudulently pares the edges of coins ...1759
• MONEY-MAKER - † a maker of counterfeit coin ...c1450
• MOULDER - a counterfeiter ...1889 criminals' sl.
• PAPER-PUSHER - a person who places counterfeit money into circulation ...1985 US sl.
• PASSER someone who passes counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1889 sl.
• PENMAN a counterfeiter; a forger ...1865 sl.
• QUEER BIT-MAKER a coiner; a counterfeiter ...L18 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER COLE FENCER the distributor of counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER COLE MAKER a counterfeiter ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER CULL a passer of counterfeit money ...L17 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEER SHOVER a passer of counterfeit money ...L19 UK criminals' sl.
• QUEERSMAN one who makes or distributes counterfeit money ...M18 sl.
• SCRATCHER a counterfeiter; a forger ...1859 sl., orig. US
• SHOVER someone who passes counterfeit money, cheques, etc. ...1859 US sl.
• VARNISHER a counterfeiter of false sovereigns ...Bk1865 sl.
• VENTER † one who counterfeits coin ...1629 Sc.
• WORKER-OFF † one who circulates counterfeit money ...1910 Aust. criminals' sl.
COUNTERFEITING - adverbs
• IMITABLY † by way of imitation of counterfeiting ...1616
counterfeiting - nouns
• FALSE † fraud, falsehood, treachery; in early use, counterfeiting of coin; forgery ...c1000
COUNTERMAND - verbs
• UNCRY † to countermand ...1594
COUNTERPANE - nouns
• BED-HILLINGS the coverlet or counterpane ...1691 Eng. dial.
• BED-RUG a counterpane, a coverlet ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• QUILTPOINT †* a counterpane ...a1300
COUNTERPART - nouns
• IDOL † a counterpart, likeness, imitation ...1590
COUNTING - adjectives
• UNADDITIONABLE † not worth counting in or adding ...1716
COUNTLESS - adjectives
• ACCOUNTLESS † beyond count or reckoning; countless ...1650
COUNTRIFIED - adjectives (also see COUNTRY (district)
• FARMERIC farming, farmer-like; countrified ...1867 Eng. dial.
• GOURDY inexperienced, unsophisticated, countrified ...1953 Amer dial.
• GREEN AS A GOURD inexperienced, unsophisticated, countrified ...1902 Amer dial.
• JAKEY countrified, old-fashioned, uncouth ...1891 Amer. dial.
• POLPISY countrified, outlandish; awkward, ungainly ...1916 Amer. dial.
• SEEDY rustic, countrified ...Bk1942 Amer. dial.
countrified - person
• ACORN-CRACKER a countrified person ...1905 Amer. dial.
• ANCIENT a rustic or countrified person ...1970 Amer. dial.
• APPLEKNOCKER (often derogatory) a rustic or countrified person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BACKWOODER a rustic; a countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BACKWOODSER a countrified person; a rustic ...1940 Amer. dial.
• BACKWOODSTER a rustic; a countrified person ...c1935 Amer. dial.
• 'BAMA CHUKKER a rustic or countrified person, esp. one from the South ...1966 Amer. sl.
• BERRY PICKER a rustic or countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• BILLY-MARIA a countrified or rustic person ...1908 Amer. dial.
• BOGHOPPER (derogatory) a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BOZO a rustic or countrified person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• BUCK a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1959 Amer. dial.
• BUCK FARMER a rustic; a countrified person; a greenhorn; a novice ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BUCKWHEAT a rustic; a countrified person; a greenhorn; a novice ...1866 Amer. dial.
• BUCKWHEATER a rustic; a countrified person; a greenhorn; a novice ...1905 Amer. dial.
• CAJUN a rustic or countrified person ...1932 Amer. dial.
• CEDAR CHOPPER a rustic; a countrified person; an insignificant person ...1962 Amer. dial.
• COUNTRY BUCK a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1959 Amer. dial.
• COUNTRY JACK - a rustic - a countrified person - a simple fellow ...1930 Amer. dial.
• FARMER JAKE - (derogatory) a rustic or countrified person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• GOAT ROPER - a rustic or countrified person ...1983 Amer. dial.
• GOOBER - a poor countrified person - used as a nickname, esp. for an inhabitant of Georgia ...1865 Amer. dial.
• GOOBER-GRABBER - a poor rustic or countrified person - used as a nickname, esp. for an inhabitant of Georgia ...1867 Amer. dial.
• GOOBER-GRUBBER - a poor rustic or countrified person - used as a nickname, esp. for an inhabitant of Georgia ...1880 Amer. dial.
• GRIT(S) a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...1968 Amer. dial.
• GULLY JUMPER a farmer, a rustic, a countrified person ...1939 Amer. dial.
• HAYBACK - a rustic; a countrified person; an unsophisticated person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• HAY KICKER - a farmer; a rustic, a countrified person, an unsophisticated person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• HAYMAKER - a rustic, a countrified person, an unsophisticated person ...1847 Amer. sl.
• HAY POUNDER - a rustic, a countrified person, an unsophisticated person ...1941 Amer. dial.
• HAYSEED - a rustic, a countrified person; an unsophisticated person; a rough, uncouth fellow ...1834 Amer. sl.
• HAYSEEDER - a rustic, a countrified person; an unsophisticated person ...1891 Amer. dial.
• HAYSHAGGER - a rustic, a countrified person, a bumpkin; an unsophisticated person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• HAYSHAKER - a farmer; a rustic; a countrified person; a bumpkin; an unsophisticated person ...1919 Amer. dial.
• HECKER - a rustic or countrified person ...1904 Amer. dial.
• HECTOR - a rustic or countrified person ...1968 Amer. dial.
• HICK - a farmer, rustic, or small-town or countrified person ...1575
• HILL WILLIAM - a countrified or rustic person; an ignorant or uncouth person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• JACK - a rustic - a countrified person - a simpleton ...M19 US sl.
• JASPER - (often derogatory) a fellow, a guy; a rustic, a countrified person, a farmer, a stranger ...1896 Amer. dial.
• JAY - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• JAYBIRD - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1886 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWK - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1907 Amer. dial.
• JAYHAWKER - a person or fellow; a rustic or countrified person; one considered ignorant, awkward, or unsophisticated; a dull, stupid person ...1911 Amer. dial.
• NECK - a rustic or countrified person; a redneck; one regarded as socially unacceptable ...1966 Amer. dial.
• PEA PICKER - a rustic or countrified person; a bumpkin; an unskilled labourer ...1927 Amer. dial.
• PINEY-WOOD TICK - a rustic or countrified person ...1966 Amer. dial.
• POISON-OAKER - a countrified person; a rustic ...1969 Amer. dial.
• QUACO - an unsophisticated, ignorant person - a countrified person ...1799 W. Indies sl.
• QUAMIN, QUARMIN - an unsophisticated, ignorant person - a countrified person ...1943 W. Indies sl.
• RAIL-SPLITTER - a rustic or countrified person ...1867 Amer. dial.
• REUBEN - an unsophisticated countryman; a farmer or rustic, a countrified person; a boorish person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• SEED - a rustic or countrified person ...1900 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL PLOWBOY - a young countrified or rustic person
• SHIT-KICKER - a rustic, unsophisticated, or countrified person; a cowboy or would-be cowboy ...1964 Amer. dial.
• TARHEEL - a poor White, esp. from the piney woods of North Carolina; a rustic or countrified person; any north Carolinian; an insignificant person ...1846 Amer. dial.
• WAHOO - a rustic or countrified person; a dull and stupid person ...1882 Amer. dial.
• WEED-BENDER a rustic or countrified person ...1933 Amer. dial.
• WEED-MONKEY a rustic or countrified person ...1955 Amer. dial.
• WEED-SUCKER a rustic or countrified person; a hillbilly ...2002 Amer. dial.
• WOODBILLY a rustic or countrified person...1942 Amer. dial.
• WOODCHUCK a rustic or countrified person ...1931 US sl.
COUNTRY (district) - adjectives
• AGGIE agricultural, countrified ...Bk1942 Amer. sl.
• CAMPAIGN belonging to the open country ...1628
• CAMPAL † belonging to the open country or 'the field' ...1598
• CAMPESTRAL * pert. to fields or open country; growing or living in the fields ...a1750
• CAMPESTRIAL † pert. to fields or open country; growing or living in the fields ...1606
• EPICHORIAL * pertaining to the country; rural ...1840
• EXURBAN belonging to a district outside a city or town; suburban ...1901
• EXURBANITE belonging to a district outside a city or town; suburban ...1957
• LAND-LUBBING belonging to a countryman ...1810 Sc.
• LANDWARD having country manner, rustic; awkward, uncouth ...1725 Sc.
• LANDWARD-BRED country-bred ...1816 Sc.
• LANE-BORN country-born, rustic ...1834
• RURIGENOUS * born or dwelling in the country, rustic ...1730
• UP THE DONGA, UP THE DONGER out in the country as opposed to the city ...Bk1996 Aust. sl.
country (district) - nouns
• ALFALFA the countryside, as opposed to the town or city ...1900s sl.
• CAMPAIGN 1. † a tract of open country; a plain ...1628
2. † open country as opposed to hills, woods, etc.; country as opposed to town ...a1667
• CUNNY, THE the countryside ...20C UK colloq.
• DAISYLAND the world outside the big cities ...1950s US sl.
• DAISYVILLE the country ...1859 sl.
• EXURB a district outside a city or town; a prosperous area situated beyond the suburbs of a city ...1955
• EXURBIA the region outside the suburbs of a city ...1955
• LAND † the country, as opposed to the town ...c900
• LANDWARD the country; inland parts ...1845 Sc.
• MARLBORO COUNTRY rough or remote country; wilderness ...1968 US sl.
• MONKERY the country ...c1790
• NATIVE † a native place or country ...1604 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• QUENTRY country ...1911 Sc.
• QUINTRY country ...1785 Sc.
country (district) - person (includes country bumpkin, countryman; also see countrified person)
• AG a country bumpkin ...1910s US sl.
• AGGIE a country bumpkin ...1910s US sl.
• APPLE-PICKER a fool, an unsophisticated person, a country person ...1910s US sl.
• ARKIE, ARKY (often derogatory) a native or inhabitant of Arkansas; hence, a simpleton, a country bumpkin ...1927 US colloq.
• AUBUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• BACKWOODSEY a poor white from the back country ...1970 Amer. dial.
• BACON a country bumpkin; a rustic oaf ...Shakespeare usage
• BACON-SLICER † a countryman; a rustic; a yokel ...1653
• BARN-DOOR SAVAGE a countryman; a rustic; a yokel; a foolish, awkward, or clumsy person ...1876 sl.
• BEEF TO THE HEEL a bulky, heavyset woman; generally a countrywoman ...1922 Irish sl.
• BETTY a country lass ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• BILLY a countryman; a hillbilly; used derisively ...1940 US sl.
• BIRSEY a patronizing term for a farmer or country yokel; someone who looks depressed or unwell ...Bk1997 Ulster sl.
• BITCH BOOBY a rough, unsophisticated country woman ...1796 UK military sl.
• BUFF a country dweller ...20C Irish sl.
• BULLOCK a countryman or bushman ...Aust. sl.
• BUTTERED BUN a country fool; a rustic simpleton ...E18 sl.
• CABBAGE-GELDER a countryman ...19C
• CÁBÓG an ignorant male; a rustic clodhopper ...2004 Irish sl.
• CARL, CARLE a man of the common people; more particularly a countryman, a husbandman ...1375 arch.
• CARROT CRUNCHER a country dweller (from an urban perspective) ...1977 UK sl.
• CHAWBACON a rustic, a country person ...1834 Amer. dial.
• CHOOKEE a rustic person; a country hick; used derisively ...1968 Amer. dial.
• CLODHOPPER a country bumpkin; a clumsy, awkward person ...colloq.
• CLUMPERTON † a clown, a clodhopper; a countryman; a silly or stupid fellow ...c1534
• COUNTRY HICK a country person, a rustic ...L18 sl., orig. UK criminals' usage
• COUNTRY JERK a country person; a rustic ...1930s US sl.
• COUNTRY JOHNNY an unsophisticated country person ...19C sl.
• COUNTRY PUT a country person; a rustic ...L17 sl.
• COUNTRY SAGER a rustic; a country bumpkin; a poor White person ...1949 Amer. dial.
• DUBBO a country bumpkin ...Bk1999 Aust. sl.
• EAR OF CORN a derisive term for a country person ...1912 US sl.
• EXURBAN * a resident in an exurban district ...1957
• EXURBANITE a resident in an exurban district ...1955
• FARMER (derogatory) a peasant; an unsophisticated country person, whether an actual farmer or not; a rustic hillbilly ...1864 US sl.
• GARVIE a country bumpkin; an unsophisticated peasant ...1963 S. Afr. sl.
• GAWIE a country bumpkin; an unsophisticated peasant ...1963 S. Afr. sl.
• GEESKIN a country bumpkin; a yokel; a farm worker; a casual labourer ...1825 Sc.
• GILHOOLEY a country person; an insincere or phony person ...Bk1975 Amer. sl.
• GOOBER an idiot, a fool; an incompetent, a country bumpkin ...M19 sl.
• GRANGER a farmer or countryman; usually used derisively ...1877
• GRASS COMBER a farmer; a country person ...1825 UK sl.
• HAINT a country bumpkin; a backward ignorant person ...Bk2006 Amer. college & university sl.
• HARRY a country fellow; a rude boor; a young Englishman of a low-class type; a peasant; a rustic ...1703
• HAWBUCK an ungainly or clumsy person; an unmannerly lout; a country bumpkin or clown; a rude, ignorant rustic; a coarse, vulgar lad; a foolish or stupid fellow; a simpleton; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1787
• HAWBUCKER a tomboy; an awkward or unmannerly person; an ignorant country fellow; a bumpkin; a lout ...1930 Amer. dial.
• HAWBY a stupid, clumsy fellow; an ungainly person; a country lout; a coarse, vulgar lad ...1872 Eng. dial.
• HAY-PITCHER a countryman, a farmer, a peasant, a rustic ...1888 Amer. sl.
• HAY RUBE a countryman; a farmer; an ignorant rustic ...1900 Amer. sl.
• HAZELER a countryman ...Bk1997 Irish sl.
• HICK an ignorant countryman; a peasant; a farmer ...1565
• HICKEY any inhabitant of the countryside; a peasant; a farmer; with derogatory implications ...1949 US sl.
• HICK JOP a country bumpkin; a fool ...1809 sl.
• HIGH-SHOE † one who wears high shoes (those having high uppers), as rustics did in the 17th century; hence, a rustic, a country person, a simple, straightforward person ...1647
• HIGH-SHOON a rustic, a country person, a peasant ...c1698
• HIKER a countryman ...1903 US sl.
• HIND a rustic, a boor, a country person ...1577
• HIRAM an uncouth country fellow; a bumpkin; a rustic; a peasant; also, a contemptuous term of address ...1912 US sl.
• HOBUCK, HOE-BUCK a clumsy fellow, a lout; a country bumpkin; a noisy, rough, turbulent young man ...1807 Eng. dial.
• HUNK a country fellow ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• HUSSY, HUZZY formerly: a woman; a lass; hence, a strong country woman; a woman of low social status; also, a disreputable woman of improper behaviour, or of light or worthless character; a badly-behaved, pert, or mischievous girl ...1647
• JAAP (offensive) a simpleton or country bumpkin ...S. Afr.
• JACK UPLAND - a rustic - a peasant - a country dweller ...1402
• JASPER - (derogatory) a male person; a fellow; a country bumpkin ...1896 US sl.
• JEHU - a greenhorn; a country fellow ...1906 Amer. dial.
• JENNY - a generic name for a country lass ...Sc.
• JOCK - a countryman; a rustic; a clown ...M16 Sc.
• JOSH - a countryman, esp. regarded as foolish or lazy ...1863 Amer. sl.
• JOSKIN - a country bumpkin ...1811 Amer. sl.
• LANDFOLK - country people, rural population ...1891 Sc.
• LAND-JUNKER - a country squire ...1840
• LANDMAN - a countryman, a peasant ...a1300
• LANDWARD - a country dweller, a rustic ...1821 Sc.
• LAND-YOUNKER - a country squire ...1840
• LOB † a country bumpkin; a clown, a lout ...1533 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• LOB-COAT † a country bumpkin; a clown, a lout, a boor; a heavy, dull person; a blundering fool ...1604
• LOBCOCK † a country bumpkin; a clown, a lout, a boor; a dull, stupid, sluggish person; a clumsy, lubberly fellow; a blundering fool; a blockhead; a term of abuse ...a1553 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MALKIN † an untidy female, esp. a servant or country wench; a slut, a slattern; occasionally, a lewd woman ...1586 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MAWKIN † an untidy female, esp. a servant or country wench; a slut, a slattern; occasionally, a lewd woman ...1586 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MEG a woman; a country girl ...1801 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MOOLIE a country person ...1960s US sl.
• MUCKSAVAGE a country person ...1998 Irish sl.
• MUNCHIE - (derogatory) a country person, a rustic ...2000s Irish sl.
• NATIVES - † fellow-countrymen, compatriots ...1589
• NATURAL - † a native of a place or country ...1509
• NATURALIST - † one 'natural' to a country; a native ...1631
• PAISANO - in Spain and Spanish-speaking communities, esp. in Mexico and the south-western US: a fellow-countryman; also, a peasant ...a1836
• PALOUSER - a novice or greenhorn; a country bumpkin ...1903 Amer. dial.
• PEASANT - a person who lives in the country; a rustic ...colloq.
• PHYLLIS - a country girl; a shepherdess; a rural sweetheart; a common name for such in old romances, pastoral poems, etc. ...1632
• PIE EATER * (derogatory) a contemptible person; a fool; a country bumpkin; also, a person who accepts political favours ...a1891 US sl.
• QUANDONG a country bumpkin ...1910s Aust. sl.
• QUASHEE, QUASHIE a country bumpkin; a peasant; a stupid person ...M19 sl.
• RABBIT-CHOKER a country person; a hillbilly ...c1950 Amer. sl.
• RABBIT-TWISTER a country person; a hillbilly ...1905 Amer. dial.
• RALPH a country bumpkin; a simpleton ...M17 sl.
• REUBEN an unsophisticated countryman; a farmer or rustic, a countrified person; a boorish person ...1890 Amer. dial.
• RURICOLIST * an inhabitant of the country ...1730
• RUSTICAN †* a countryman, a rustic, a peasant ...1570
• SAGER a rustic; a country bumpkin; a poor White person ...1893 Amer. dial.
• SANDIE - a generic term for a young fellow, a chap, esp. a country man, a yokel ...1804 Sc.
• SANDLAPPER - (derogatory) one who eats dirt; hence, a low-class or countrified White person ...1836 Amer. dial.
• SHORTWOODARD - a rustic person; a country bumpkin ...1931 Amer. dial.
• SHORTWOODS - a rustic person; a country bumpkin ...1931 Amer. dial.
• WOOLLY BACK an unsophisticated country dweller ...1981 UK sl.
• WURZEL (derogatory) a person from the countryside ...2000 UK sl.
• SWAIN a country lad
• WHOP-STRAW a clodhopper; a rustic ...19C colloq.
• YOB * a fool; a naive, gullible, or unintelligent person; also, an unsophisticated person; a country bumpkin ...1886 chiefly Aust. & NZ
• YOCHEL a countryman, a rustic ...Bk1866 Sc.
• YOCKER a foolish person or bumpkin ...Bk2002 criminals' sl.
• YOKEL (usually derogator) a term of contempt for a (stupid or ignorant) countryman or rustic; an uneducated and unsophisticated, gullible person from the countryside; a country bumpkin; a lout; an oaf ...1812
• YUFFIE a rough, awkward country fellow; a yokel ...1962 Sc.
• YUNKER a country bumpkin ...1925 US sl.
country (district) - verbs
• GO BUSH to leave one's usual surroundings for the country, to run wild ...Aust. & NZ colloq.
COUNTRY (nation) - adverbs
• LAND-GATES towards the interior of the country ...1768 Sc.
country (nation) - nouns
• LANDFOLK † the people of a land or country ...c1000
• MARCH † country, territory ...a1300
• PARCEL †* a part of the world, of a country, etc. ...1582
country (nation) - person
• LANDMAN † a man of a specified or indicated country ...a1000
• LANDSMAN † 1. a native of a particular country ...c1000
* 2. one's fellow-countryman ...1598
country (nation) - phrases
• IN LENGTH AND IN BREADTH † throughout the whole area of a country; in all parts or directions ...a1250
COUNTRY AND WESTERN - nouns
• KICKER MUSIC country and western music ...1986 Amer. dial.
COUPLE - nouns
• GEMINI † a couple, a pair ...1598
• LAG a pair, a couple ...1902 Eng. dial.
couple - person
• AC/DC a couple ...2002 UK gay sl.
• DARBY AND JOAN a jocose name for an attached husband and wife who are 'all in all to each other', esp. in advanced years and in humble life ...1773
• DINK either partner of a usually professional working couple who have no children, characterized affluent consumers with few domestic demands on their time and money ...1987 sl., orig. N. Amer.
• DINKIE, DINKY a 'dink' ...1986 sl., orig. N. Amer.
• GRUESOME TWOSOME a couple in a steady relationship ...1940s US Black sl.
• OINK either partner of a couple with no children, living on a single (usually large) salary (One Income No Kids) ...1987 jocular
• SHACK JOB a couple or the state of being a couple ...1950s sl.
COURAGE, COURAGEOUS - adjectives
• ABLE strong, capable, courageous ...1980 Can.
• ANIMOUS †* spirited, courageous, bold ...1620
• ANNOINTED ripe for mischief, full of courage and energy for any desperate exploit ...Bk1890 sl.
• BALLSEY, BALLSY brave, courageous ...1935 sl., orig. & chiefly US
• CANT bold, brisk, courageous, hearty, lusty, lively, merry, hale ...a1300 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• CORKSCREWED (UP) courageous because of alcohol; with one's courage screwed by alcohol ...Bk2006 US sl.
• DERF † bold, daring, courageous, brave, hardy ...c1175
• FACY possessed of courage to 'face' an enemy ...Bk1900 Sc.
• FORTITUDINOUS having fortitude; endowed with courage or moral strength; capable of endurance ...1752
• FULL-HEARTED zealous, confident, courageous
• GAME AS A PEBBLE extremely courageous; ready for anything, having staying power; often used of horses ...1831 sl.
• GAME AS A PISS-ANT extremely brave or courageous; especially said of someone of small stature ...1945 Aust. sl.
• GAME AS NED KELLY plucky, courageous, willing to go up against overwhelming odds ...1930s Aust. sl.
• GAME AS PEBBLES extremely courageous, raring to go ...1831 sl.
• GAMON'D plucky, courageous, 'game' ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• GRITTY courageously determined or persevering, courageous ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
• GUTS requiring or demonstrating courage or fortitude ...1957 Amer. sl.
• GUTSBALL courageous, spirited, plucky; robust ...1963 Amer. sl.
• GUTS-HIGH extremely courageous; fearless ...1958 Amer. sl.
• GUTS-UP extremely courageous; fearless ...1950s Amer. sl.
• GUTSY courageous, brave, spirited, plucky, robust ...1893
• GUTTY courageous, brave, spirited, plucky, robust ...1942 Amer. sl.
• HAUTAIN † of exalted courage; courageous, bold ...c1450
• HEARTED † full of heart, spirited, courageous ...1538
• HEARTLY † courageous, spirited ...1340-70
• HEARTSOME † courageous, spirited, bold ...1567
• HEARTY † courageous, bold ...c1380
• HIGH-METTLED - high-spirited; courageous; full of fire; mettlesome ...a1626
• HIGH-STOMACHED † haughty, disdainful, proud, obstinate, of high courage or spirit ...1548 obs. or arch.
• KEENLY †* bold, courageous ...c1205
• LUSTY † valiant, courageous, active ...c1374
• MAGNANIMOUS great in courage; nobly brave or valiant ...1584
• NERVY courageous, full of nerve ...1882
• ON A BRAVE suddenly and temporarily courageous ...M19 US sl.
• SPUNK † spirited, courageous, mettlesome ...1788
• SPUNKEY, SPUNKIE, SPUNKY spirited, courageous, mettlesome ...1786
• STALWORTH † brave, bold, daring, courageous, valiant, mighty ...a1225 obs. exc. arch.
• UP-LOOKING bright and courageous-looking ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• V.C. plucky, courageous ...L19 sl. (Victoria Cross)
• WIGHT strong and courageous, esp. in warfare; valiant, brave ...ME, now arch., Sc., & Eng. dial.
• WIGHTY † strong and courageous, esp. in warfare, valiant, brave ...LME obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• YELLOW-LEGGED courageous, 'game' ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• YEOMANLY sturdy, courageous ...c1626
courage, courageous - adjectives, lacking courage
• SPLEENY complaining or fussing over health; lacking in stamina and courage ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• STOMACHLESS lacking courage
• UNABLE TO NECK IT lacking moral courage ...Bk1902 colloq.
courage, courageous - nouns
• APPROOF courage, pluck tried by experience ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• ARISTOTLE courage ...1910s rhyming sl. for 'bottle'
• ARSEHOLE courage ...2000s sl.
• BALLS virile courage; virility; guts; strength of character; energy, spirit ...a1890 US sl.
• BORROWED BRASS false courage inspired by drugs or drink ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BOTTLE courage ...1958 Brit. sl.
• BOUGHT GUTS false courage inspired by drugs or drink ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BRASS audacity, effrontery; courage; nerve; impudence ...1682
• BRASS NECK audacity, effrontery; courage; nerve; impudence ...1984 sl.
• BRAVITY courage, bravery ...Bk1911 Sc.
• COJONES courage ...1932 sl., orig. US
• DRUGSTORE NERVE false courage inspired by drugs or drink ...World War II Amer. sl.
• DUTCH COURAGE liquor; false courage from drinking liquor ...Bk2006 US sl.
• EGGS courage, virility ...1950s sl.
• GAME courage, pluck, spirit, endurance ...1824 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• GIMP courage ...1893 sl.
• GIZZARD courage, spirit, life ...1892 Amer. dial.
• GRAIN courage, 'grit' ...1970 Amer. dial.
• GRIT courage ...Bk1905 Amer. sl.
• GUMPTION practical good sense or initiative; shrewdness; courage; enterprise ...1719 colloq., orig. Sc.
• GUT courage, bravery, staying power ...M17 sl.
• GUT CHECK a test of courage or determination ...1968 US sl.
• GUTS energy, verve, staying power; courage, force of character ...1893 colloq.
• GUTS BALL a ballgame such as baseball played with great aggressiveness and tenacity; hence, any action or actions requiring or demonstrating fortitude, extreme competitiveness, courage, determination, etc. ...1962 Amer. sl.
• GUTSINESS courage, energy, spirit ...1893
• GUTS LIKE CALABASH extreme courage ...1991 Trinidad and Tobago sl.
• HACKLE courage, pluck ...M19 sl.
• HAIR courage, masculine prowess, virile strength ...1959 US college sl.
• HARDIMENT boldness, courage, daring, hardihood ...c1374 arch.
• HARDISHIP †* hardy behaviour, courage ...a1240
• HEART O' GRACE courage, strength ...1878 Eng. dial.
• ICE courage, ruthlessness ...1990s US Black sl.
• INTESTINAL FORTITUDE strength of will; guts, courage ...Bk2002 Aust. sl.
• IRON courage ...1859 American thieves' sl.
• MAGNANIMITY † lofty courage; fortitude ...1509
• MANFUL-HARDINESS † bravery, courage ...c1430
• MANHEAD † the quality of being manly; manhood; virility; courage, valour ...c1275
• MANLIHEAD † virility, bravery, courage ...1422-83
• MANSHIP † manly courage, valour; vigour, manliness ...c1205 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• MEAD mood, disposition; bearing, courage ...1724 Sc.
• MEED mood, disposition; bearing, courage ...1724 Sc.
• MEID mood, disposition; bearing, courage ...1724 Sc.
• MELT courage; recklessness ...1867 Amer. dial.
• MOXEY, MOXIE, MOXY energy, initiative; strength, know-how; courage, nerve ...1930
• NADS, THE manly courage ...1976 Amer. sl.
• PECKER resolution; courage ...1848 sl.
• PLUCK courage ...1785 sl., possibly originally boxing sl.
• RAMAGE †* wildness, high spirit, courage ...1456
• SACK courage ...1984 US sl.
• SAND courage; tenacity; stamina; pluck; determination; perseverance; obstinacy ...1867 Amer. dial.
• SANDINESS the quality of having 'sand' or pluck, or courage ...1897 US sl.
• SAUCE spirit, courage ...1997 US sl.
• SPIZERINKUM stamina; courage ...Bk1947 Amer. sl.
• SPRAWL courage ...Bk1913 Amer. dial.
• SPUNK spirit, mettle; courage, pluck ...1773
• STIFF UPPER LIP courage or resolution in the face of fear or danger ...1815 sl., orig. US
• TICKER courage ...1935 Aust. & US sl.
• VALENCE † valour, courage ...a1604
• VALIANCY the quality of being valiant or courageous; bravery, valiantness, valour ...1574
• VALURE † courage, bravery ...1577-82
• YARBLES courage, guts ...1970s sl.
courage, courageous - person
• ALL GUTS a person of great courage ...World War II Amer. sl.
• BAD-ASSED NIGGER a positive, courageous person ...1900s US Black sl.
• BAD-ASS NIGGER a positive, courageous person ...1900s US Black sl.
• BAYARD a man of courage and honour ...Bk1922
• BELLONA a spirited woman of commanding presence; an imposing and strong-willed woman; a courageous woman; a heroine ...1820
• GALLANT a gay, sprightly, airy, and courageous person; a high-spirited, daring person ...1388 arch.
• GALLIARD † a man of courage and spirit ...1532
• HEART a person considered in respect of his or her bravery, courage, or other admirable qualities; a man of courage or spirit ...1340
• HEART OF OAK a person with a strong, courageous nature, esp. a brave and loyal soldier or sailor ...1600 arch.
• HELL-BENDER someone that is especially formidable, aggressive, or courageous ...1812 Amer. sl.
• HE-ROW a man among men; a courageous and distinguished person ...Bk1992 Amer. South
• HEROWINE a courageous and distinguished woman ...Bk1992 Amer. South
• SPUNKIE, SPUNKY a spirited, mettlesome, or courageous person; a smart or lively fellow ...1806 Sc.
• TIGER a person of fierce, cruel, rapacious, or bloodthirsty disposition; also, a person of very great activity, strength, or courage ...1500-20
• VALIANT one who is valiant; a brave or courageous person ...1609
• VALOUR a person of courage; a man of mettle ...1606
courage, courageous - person, lacking courage
• HUMMINGBIRD ASS a person who lacks the courage to back up his taunts ...1977 US sl.
courage, courageous - verbs
• BE IN ARMOUR to be pot-valiant (bold or courageous under the influence of alcohol) ...L17 sl.
• BITE THE BULLET to behave courageously; to avoid showing fear or distress ...1891
• BUCK UP to take courage, to apply oneself ...1844 Amer. dial.
• CAFF to lose courage, to be daunted, to turn coward ...1841 Eng. dial.
• DROOP to flag in spirit or courage, to lose heart ...ME
• FAINT to lose heart or courage, to be afraid, to become depressed, to give way ...c1350 now arch.
• FUNK (IT) to become frightened or timid; to lose courage; to lose one's nerve ...1857 UK sl.
• GUT to display one's courage ...1940s US sl.
• HAVE SAND IN ONE'S CRAW to be courageous, tenacious, or energetic; to be determined and plucky ...1881 Amer. dial.
• HAVE SAND ON ONE'S GIZZARD to have courage ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP to keep up one's courage
• KEEP ONE'S CHIN UP to retain one's courage ...1938 sl.
• KEEP ONE'S PECKER UP to retain one's courage ...1853 Brit. sl.
• LOSE ONE'S GOAT to lose one's courage; to lose one's ability to fight ...1910s sl.
• MAGNANIMATE †* to imbue with steadfast courage; to inspire with greatness of mind; to render high-souled; to cheer, to inspirit ...1640
• NERVE UP TO to gather the courage to try something ...1979 Amer. dial.
• SHOW A LOT OF HAIR to display courage ...1960s Amer. sl.
• TAINT † to affect with weakness; to cause to lose vigour or courage ...1600
• TAKE IT FIGHTING to approach in a courageous manner; to act aggressively ...L19 US sl.
• TAKE METTLE to take courage ...1844 Eng. dial.
• WALK TALL to behave proudly, courageously, and honestly ...M19 sl., orig. US
• WUSS OUT to lose courage; to back down; to fail to do as promised ...1977 US sl.
courage, courageous - phrases
• MORE BALLS THAN A POOL HALL said of a courageous person ...1966 US sl.
COURAGEOUSLY - adverbs
• HAUTAINLY † boldly, courageously ...1513
• HEARTLY † with courage or spirit; courageously; vigorously, with might and main ...a1300
• MANLY † in a manly manner; manfully, courageously, with valour or energy ...c1205 obs. or arch.
• YEOMANLY in a sturdily courageous manner ...c1386
COURIER - person
• CARRIER PIGEON a messenger or courier ...1933 US sl.
• GHOLAM - a courier, a messenger ...1820
• HIRCARRA, HIRCARRAH an East Indian spy, messenger, or courier ...1747
• ORDINARY † a courier conveying dispatches or letters at regular intervals; hence, post, mail ...1667
• WALKER a postman, a courier ...M19 sl.
COURSE - nouns
• PASS-THROUGH a course or passage, as of life ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• PASS-THRUFF a course or passage, as of life ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• RAIK † the act of going about, walking about, etc.; course, way; journey ...a1400 now rare or obs.
COURT (woo) - see COURTING
COURT - adjectives
• PALASIN †* belonging to the palace or court ...c1400
COURT (yard) - nouns
• BACK-LEDGE † a court or backyard ...1790 Eng. dial.
• BACKLET the back premises of a house; a court, yard ...1724 Eng. dial.
COURT (law) - nouns
• DAY OF LAW, THE † the day of trial ...1565
• DOWN-SITTING the session of a court ...1776 Sc.
• HIGH JUMP the criminal court ...1960s Aust. sl.
• KANGAROO an irregular court, esp. one set up by prisoners or strikers ...M19 US
• KANGAROO COURT an irregular court, esp. one set up by prisoners or strikers ...M19 US
• LOUNGE the dock in a court of law ...M19 Aust. criminals' sl.
court (law) - person
• DUNTIBOUR † a depreciative term for a woman; esp. a female attendant at court ...a1513 Sc.
• SILENCE-YELPER a courtroom usher ...L19 UK criminals' sl.
court (law) - verbs
• BECLEPE † to summon to a higher court ...1297
• DECOURT † to expel or banish from court ...c1610
• MEET COURT to go to a court of law ...1970 Amer. dial.
• WALK THE TWELVE STEPS to go to court ...1985 Cayman Islands
COURTEOUS - adjectives
• BUXOM † gracious, indulgent, favourable; obliging, amiable, courteous, affable, kindly ...1362
• CANDID † gentle, courteous, kindly; not desirous to find faults ...1633
• DEBONAIR † of gentle disposition, mild, meek; gracious, kindly; courteous, affable ...a1225
• DEBONARIOUS †* debonair; courteous ...c1485
• DEBONARY † debonair, courteous ...1402
• FAIR-SPOKE of persons: gifted with fair speech; courteous, pleasant; smooth-tongued ...1665
• FAIR-SPOKEN of persons: gifted with fair speech; courteous, pleasant; smooth-tongued ...1460
• HENDY † of a person: courteous, civil, gracious; lovely, agreeable; noble, valiant ...a1250
• HYNDE † courteous, polite, gentle ...c1400
• MANNERABLE courteous, polite, well-mannered ...c1460
• MANNERSABLE courteous, polite, well-mannered ...1922 Amer. dial.
• MANNERSLY courteous, polite, well-mannered ...1929 Amer. dial.
• MANNERSOME courteous, polite, well-mannered ...1887 Amer. dial.
• MENSEFUL mannerly, polite, well-behaved; courteous, well-bred; respectful ...1783 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• VELVETY courteous, agreeable in manner ...1861
courteous - person
• CHESTERFIELD a very courteous or polite person ...1965 Amer. dial.
• GALAHAD a person likened to Sir Galahad in some way, esp. in nobility, integrity, courteousness, etc. ...1854
• GENTLE KNIGHT a noble, generous, courteous person ...1590 arch.
courteous - verbs
• MENSE to grace, to decorate, to adorn; to do honour to; to behave respectfully or courteously to ...1641 Sc. & Eng. dial.
COURTEOUSLY - adverbs
• ADDRESSLY †* with good address, courteously ...c1425
• BUXOMLY † obediently, humbly, meekly; courteously, willingly ...a1240
• FAIR † civilly, courteously, kindly ...a1000
• FAIRLY † courteously, respectfully ...1590
• MANLY † like a human being; humanely, courteously; generously ...1377
• MANNERLY † with good manners; politely, courteously ...1519
COURTESAN - nouns
• ABANDONED HABITS the riding dress of the up-market courtesans who frequented Rotten Row in London's Hyde Park ...L19 sl.
courtesan - person
• BON TON superior prostitutes; courtesans ...E19 sl.
• CROSHABELL † a courtesan, a harlot, a prostitute ...a1598 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CYPRIAN a licentious or profligate person; later, a lewd woman, a harlot, a prostitute, a courtesan ...1598
• DEMIMONDAINE a courtesan ...M19
• GUINEA-HEN a courtesan; a prostitute ...17C Brit.
• HALFKIRTLE a courtesan ...Bk1955
• HETAERA, HETAIRA a female companion or paramour, a mistress, a concubine; a courtesan, a harlot ...1820
• HIGH-FLYER * an immodest or promiscuous woman; a high-class, fashionable prostitute or courtesan; a pretentious or fashionable strumpet ...1663 sl.
• HIREN † a seductive woman; a harlot; a prostitute, a strumpet, a courtesan ...1600
• HORIZONTAL a courtesan ...1886 sl.
• INCOGNITA a courtesan; a high-class prostitute ...M19 sl.
• LACED MUTTON † a strumpet; a harlot; a prostitute; a courtesan; an unchaste or loose woman ...1578 sl.
• LADY OF PLEASURE a courtesan, a prostitute ...1652 euphemism
• LIGHT HORSE a courtesan, a harlot ...c1620 sl.
• MADAM † a kept mistress; a courtesan, a prostitute ...1719
• PAMPHELET † a courtesan, a wench ...1500-20
• PUCELLE † a slut, a courtesan, a prostitute, a wanton girl ...1583
• PUG † a courtesan; a prostitute; a harlot; a mistress ...E17
• QUAIL † a courtesan; a prostitute; so called because the quail was thought to be a very amorous bird ...1577
• SCOLOPENDRA † a term of reproach to a woman; a nickname for a courtesan; a harlot ...1633
• TAFFETA PUNK a courtesan ...1598 sl.
• WAGTAIL † a term of contempt for a profligate or inconstant woman; hence, a wanton woman, a prostitute, a harlot, a courtesan ...1592
COURTESY - nouns
• BUXOMNESS † graciousness, kindly disposition; courtesy, complaisance ...a1400
• CUSTOMARY †* an act of courtesy required as a matter of custom or etiquette ...1756
• CANDIDNESS † favourable disposition; favour, courtesy ...1643
• DEBONAIRSHIP †* debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1240
• DEBONAIRTY † debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1225
• DEBONARITY † debonair character; mildness, gentleness, meekness; graciousness, kindness; courtesy, affability ...a1225
• ERUDITION † politeness, respect, courtesy ...1822 Sc.
• FAIRNESS † courtesy ...c1205
• FAWN † an act of fawning; a servile cringe, a wheedling courtesy ...1590
• HANDSOMENESS † graciousness, courtesy ...a1616
• IRON HAND IN A VELVET GLOVE, AN rigid firmness accompanied by courtesy, politeness, and gentleness ...1834
• MANSHIP † humanity, kindness; courtesy, civility ...a1000
courtesy - verbs
• MAKE ONE'S MANNERS to perform conventional rituals of courtesy or respect ...1824 Amer. dial.
COURTIER - person
• PANTALOON (derogatory) a nickname for a Scottish courtier ...1660
COURTING, COURTSHIP - adjectives (also see DATING)
• PULLING THE CORD courting ...1879 Irish sl.
• SPOONS ON courting ...M19 sl.
courting, courtship - nouns
• ACCOSTING † courting, paying addresses ...1791 Sc.
• DRUERY † love, especially sexual love; love-making, courtship; affection; often, illicit love ...a1225
• GAME, THE courting the desired person with Black slang talk ...1950s US Black sl.
• MASHING courting, flirting ...L19 sl.
• MISSING courtship ...M19 sl.
• MOOEY-MOOEY love; lovemaking; courting ...1942 US sl.
• NANNY GOATING courting ...20C imperfect rhyming sl.
• QUEENING courting women or girls; flirting ...E20 US sl.
• SUING the action of a suitor; paying court; entreaty, beseeching ...1591
• SUITING † paying court to a woman ...1631
• SUITORING wooing, courtship ...1671
• UP-SITTING the custom of a man and woman sitting up together at night during courtship ...1930 Amer. dial.
• VETING courting ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
courting - person
• JAHOO a courting boy ...1939 Amer. dial.
• LOUNGE LIZARD a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1920s sl.
• MOCK-WEEAN a man who proves a false wooer ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• PARLOR LIZARD a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1910s US sl.
• PARLOUR ATHLETE a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1910s US sl.
• PARLOUR SNAKE a poor or miserly man who would rather court a woman in her own house than take her out on the town ...1910s US sl.
• SPOON a person who flirts or courts ...1882 sl.
courting - verbs
• ACCOURT †* to court ...1596
• BE AT THE NECKING to be courting ...Bk1905 Sc.
• BE ON THE LOOK to be courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
• BUCK UP to court, to seek the affections of ...1832 Amer. dial.
• BUILD UP TO to court, to woo ...1896 Amer. dial.
• BUNDLE to court, to woo ...1941 Amer. dial.
• BUZZ to court, to have a date ...1928 Amer. dial.
• CAG-MAG to keep company; to pay addresses to; to court ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• CALICO to court or spend time with a woman ...1887 Amer. dial.
• CALOOP to go courting; to kiss and cuddle ...1942 US sl.
• CARRY STRAWS to go courting ...1954 Amer. dial.
• CART OUT WITH SOMEONE to court someone ...c1880 Cockneys' sl.
• CAT to court or pursue a woman ...1900 Amer. dial.
• CHASE to court a girl ...c1935 S. Afr. sl.
• FACE of man: to pay court to a woman ...1920s Irish sl.
• FRIENDS to court ...1965 Barbados usage
• GAL of men: to visit women, to go courting ...1931 Amer. dial.
• GALLANTIZE * to play the gallant to a woman; to court ...1728
• GO A-GALLIN to go courting ...M19 US sl.
• GOAT WITH to court ...c1950 Amer. dial.
• HEAT THE OLD BROTH to renew an old courtship ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• JEWLARK to flirt, to court ...1851 Amer. sl.
• KEEP COMPANY to court ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• KNOCK AROUND to pay court to ...Bk1913-17 Amer. dial.
• LAD † of a woman: to go sweethearting ...1837 Sc.
• LALLY-GAG to flirt, to court, to make love ...1868 US colloq.
• LOLLY-GAG to flirt, to court, to make love ...1868 US colloq.
• MASH to court ...Bk1905 Amer. dial.
• MOT to go out pursuing women, to court ...19C sl.
• MUSH to court a woman in a sentimental manner, to 'chat up' ...1920s US sl.
• NOTICE to court ...1952 Amer. dial.
• PAY RESPECTS to court, to woo ...1897 Eng. dial.
• RIDE OUT WITH to court ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SET to court ...1896 Amer. dial.
• SET OUT to seek a marriage partner; to go courting ...1952 Amer. dial.
• SET UP to court a woman ...1941 Amer. dial.
• SET UP TO to pay court to a woman; broadly, to curry favour with ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SET UP WITH to court ...1871 Amer. dial.
• SIT UP TO to pay court to a woman; broadly, to curry favour with ...1845 Amer. dial.
• SPOON to flirt, to behave amorously, to woo ...1831 sl.
• SUE to woo, to court ...1596 arch.
• SUIT † to pay court to a woman ...c1590
• SUITOR to court, to woo ...1672 now chiefly Eng. dial.
• TACKLE to court; to flirt ...1987 Trinidad and Tobago
• TALK to engage in courtship, to contemplate marriage; to court, to woo ...1895 Amer. dial.
• TING AFTER to court, to woo, to make love to ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• TINKER AFTER to court, to woo; to make love to ...1900 Eng. dial.
• TROT to court a woman ...1942 NZ sl.
• WAIT ON to court a woman ...1877 Amer. dial.
• WAIT UPON to court a woman ...1877 Amer. dial.
• WALE to court, to woo ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• WALK OUT WITH † of a man: to go out socially with; to date; to court a woman ...obs. exc. Eng. & Amer. dial.
• WALK WITH of a man: to go out socially with; to date; to court a woman ...1827 Amer. dial.
• WOO to flirt, to court, to neck, or persuade to copulate ...c1100
• WYLE to choose, to select; to pick or sort out; hence, to court, to woo ...1737 Sc.
COURTLY - adjectives
• FALKLAND-BRED † well-mannered, as if bred at court, courtly, polished, well-bred ...1721 Sc.
courtly - verbs
• PAVIE to adopt an exaggeratedly courtly bearing; to strut, to parade oneself, to show off ...1837 Sc.
COURT MARTIAL - nouns
• BLIND the money fine in a court martial sentence ...Bk1944 service sl.
court martial - person
• MAGGOT (contemptuous) a court-martialed person confined to the brig; also a recruit, trainee, or newly arrived enlisted person; hence, in general, a mere novice ...1964 Amer. sl., orig. US Marine Corps usage
COUSIN - person
• BAKER'S DOZEN a cousin ...1960 rhyming sl.
• CONSOBRINE † a cousin, a relation ...17C
• CUJETTE a female cousin; a female friend in an Italian neighbourhood ...20C teen & high school sl.
• CUJINE a cousin; a friend in an Italian neighbourhood ...20C teen & high school sl.
• ELBOW COUSIN a distant cousin ...1959 Amer. dial.
• GADLING † a kinsman, a relative; also, a nephew, a cousin ...c1000
• GATSHIRD - relation, a cousin ...1825 Sc.
• GEDLING † a kinsman, a relative; also, a nephew, a cousin ...c1000
• GERMANE COUSIN - * a child of a full brother or sister of either parent of the person in question; a first cousin ...c1330
• HALF-BROTHER - a cousin where the fathers are brothers ...1914 Amer. dial.
• HALF-COUSIN - the child of one’s father’s or mother’s cousin; a second cousin; sometimes applied to the child of one's own cousin, or to the cousin of one's father or mother ...1871
• NEAR FRIEND a first cousin ...Bk1905 Sc.
• OWN COUSIN - first cousin ...1899 Amer. dial.
• SHIRTTAIL COUSIN - (often derogatory) a distant cousin ...1959 Amer. dial.
• WELSH-AUNT a first cousin of one's father or mother ...1878 Eng. dial.
• WELSH NIECE - a first cousin ...1886
• WELSH UNCLE - the first cousin of a parent ...1747
COVE - nouns
• GURNET an ocean inlet or cove ...1890 Amer. dial.
• POCKET a cove ...1946 Amer. dial.
COVENANT - adjectives
• FEDERAL † pert. to a covenant, compact, or treaty ...1660
• FEDERATIVE † pert. to the formation of covenant, league, or alliance ...1690
• FEDERATORY †* pert. to the formation of covenant, league, or alliance ...1692
• PACTIONAL of the nature of a pact or covenant ...1624 chiefly Sc.
• PACTITIOUS †* characterized by being agreed upon or stipulated; settled by covenant ...1656
• PACTIVE †* settled by covenant; of the nature of a pact or covenant ...1633
• PACTORY †* pert. to a pact or covenant ...1633
covenant - nouns
• FEDIFRACTION †* breach of covenant ...1650
• SAUGHT † an agreement, covenant ...1038-50
• TAILYIE a covenant or agreement ...1808 Sc.
covenant - verbs
• PACTION to make a pact; to covenant or agree to something ...1640 Sc.
COVER - nouns
• HEALER a cover; a coverlet ...1884 Eng. dial.
• HELER anything which is laid over as a cover ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• HELING a hiding-place, cover, a sheltered spot ...1894 Eng. dial.
• OPERCLE † a cover, a covering ...1597
• OPERCULUM a cover ...1837
• SUGGAN a coverlet, an outer cover ...1722 Anglo-Irish
• THACK-AND-RAPE cover, shelter; good order; control ...1786 Sc.
cover - verbs
• BECOVER † to cover over ...c1325
• BEHELE † to conceal, to cover, to envelop ...c1000
• BETEE † to draw over as a covering; to cover, to veil ...c893
• BEWRAP to cover up, to conceal ...1481
• BEWRY † to cover up, or over; to overlay ...a1000
• DECK † to cover; esp. to cover with garments, to clothe ...1513
• DICK to deck, to adorn; to cover ...Bk1900 Eng. dial.
• HAP 1. † to cover up or over for the sake of warmth; to tuck up in bed ...a1300 obs. exc. Sc. & Eng. dial.
2. to cover, to enwrap; to envelop, to surround ...1859 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HEAL to cover; to wrap up, to tuck up the bed-clothes ...1695 Eng. dial.
• IMMASK †* to cover as with a mask; to disguise ...1596
• LAAK to cover ...Bk1902 Eng. dial.
• OBNUBILATE to darken, dim, cover, or hide with or as with a cloud; to overcloud; to obscure ...1583
• OBRUTE †* to overwhelm,; to bury; to cover over ...1541
• OBVELE †* to wrap up, to veil, to cover ...1654
• OPERCULATE † to cover ...1623
• PALLIATE † to cover with or as with a cloak; to cloak, to clothe, to shelter ...a1548
• RAMPLISH †* to cover ...1494
• SILE † to cover, to hide, to conceal; to deceive ...c1480 obs., chiefly Sc.
• THEAK to cover; to clothe; to protect ...1785 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• UCKLE to cover in ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• UMHILL † to cover ...a1340
COVERED - adjectives
• ADDECKED †* decked, covered ...1513
• BANGLED UP covered ...1879-81 Eng. dial.
• BEDILT †* hidden, covered ...1660
• CAIRED covered ...Bk1898 Eng. dial.
• HAPPED covered or wrapped up with wrappings or clothes ...1790 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• OBNUBILATE † covered or darkened as with a cloud; overclouded; obscured ...1560
• OBTECTED † covered, protected ...B1900
• PALLIATE † cloaked, covered, concealed; mitigated ...a1548
• PALLIATED † covered over, concealed; mitigated, extenuated ...1612
• VELATED † covered over; veiled, hidden ...1542
• YCOVERED † covered ...1742
COVERING - adjectives
• PALLIATIVE † serving to cloak or conceal, hiding, covering ...1611
covering - nouns
• BARK outer covering; outside, external part ...c1374 arch.
• CADDY an ornamental covering, esp. of fancywork, used to protect the back, arm, or headrest of a piece of furniture from soiling; an antimacassar ...1968 Amer. dial.
• DARE-ALL a covering that braves all weather ...1840
• DECK † a covering ...1466
• HAME † a covering, esp. a natural covering, as the skin of a serpent, etc. ...c1000
• HAP a covering or wrap of any kind; a coverlet, a rug; a thick outer garment, dress, clothing ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAPPING a covering; a coverlet, a quilt, a rug ...1503
• HAP-WARM a warm, substantial covering or article of dress ...1875 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MAT a thick woollen bed covering, generally wrought into a pattern ...a1894 Eng. dial.
• OPERCLE † a cover, a covering ...1597
• OPERIMENT †* a covering ...1650
• PALLIATION † the cloaking or concealing of an act, etc.; that which serves to conceal or hide; a cloak, a covering ...1577
• SUBTECTACLE †* covering, protection ...1609
• VELE † a veil or covering ...1580
COVERLET - nouns
• BED-HILLINGS the coverlet or counterpane ...1691 Eng. dial.
• BED-RUG a counterpane, a coverlet ...Bk1898 Eng. & Amer. dial.
• CADDOW a quilt or coverlet ...1789 Amer. dial.
• HAP a covering or wrap of any kind; a coverlet, a rug; a thick outer garment, dress, clothing ...1724 Sc. & N. Eng. dial.
• HAP-HARLOT † a coarse coverlet ...1552
• HAPPING a covering; a coverlet, a quilt, a rug ...1503
• HEALER a cover; a coverlet ...1884 Eng. dial.
• HEALING a coverlet, bed-clothes ...1695 Eng. dial.
• LIGGER a coverlet for a bed ...a1483 Eng. dial.
• PALL a rich cloth spread upon or over something; a coverlet, canopy, etc. ...a1300 arch.
• QUITING a bed cover, a coverlet ...a1838 Sc.
• SUGGAN a coverlet, an outer cover ...1722 Anglo-Irish
COVERT - adjectives
• DOWN LOW covert, secret ...1990s US Black sl.
• OPERTANEOUS †* of secret, hidden, or covert nature; done in private, hidden from view, concealed ...1656
COVET - verbs
• PUT ONE'S LONG EYE ON to covet, to desire for oneself ...20C W. Indies. sl.
• REAM to strive after; to attempt to get anything greedily; to covet ...1876 Eng. dial.
• THROW LONG EYE ON to covet, to desire for oneself ...20C W. Indies. sl.
COVETING - adjectives
• SITIENT * thirsty; thirsting, coveting, desiring much ...1656
COVETOUS - adjectives
• AVAROUS † avaricious, covetous, greedy ...1303 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• BEDDY greedy, covetous of trifles ...1721 Sc.
• BIG EYE greedy, covetous ...1650s sl.
• BIG-EYED greedy, covetous ...1947 Amer. Black usage
• CLUNCH-FISTED † close-fisted, niggardly, covetous, stingy...1644 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• CUPIDINOUS * full of desire or cupidity, covetous, desirous, greedy ...1656
• GAIR eager, covetous, desirous of wealth; miserly ...1719 Sc.
• GAIR greedy, covetous, rapacious, intent on gain ...1721 Sc.
• GARE 1. eager, covetous, desirous of wealth; miserly ...1719 Sc.
2. greedy, covetous, rapacious, intent on gain ...1721 Sc.
• GRABALICIOUS greedy, grabby, covetous ...1970s W. Indies Rasta & UK Black sl.
• GRABILICIOUS greedy, grabby, covetous ...1970s W. Indies Rasta & UK Black sl.
• HARD close-fisted, grasping, penurious, miserly; covetous ...1703 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• HAVING † desirous of having or possessing; greedy, covetous, grasping; acquisitive; miserly, penurious ...1591 obs. exc. Eng. dial.
• IRON-FISTED close-fisted, niggardly, covetous, miserly, stingy, mean ...1826
• LUCROUS † avaricious, covetous ...1551
• MENSELESS greedy, covetous; selfish, inhospitable ...1742 Sc. & Eng. dial.
• MISDEEDED miserly, covetous ...Bk1903 Eng. dial.
• MISERABLE miserly, stingy; greedy, covetous ...1853 Eng. dial.
• NABALISH covetous, grasping, greedy ...1825 Sc.
• NEAR niggardly, miserly, stingy, parsimonious, frugal, mean, greedy, covetous ...1616
• NEWIS keeping under, holding in, parsimonious; covetous, greedy; earnestly desirous ...Bk1905 Sc.
• NEWOUS earnestly desirous, covetous, greedy, parsimonious ...1808 Sc.
• PHILARGYROUS † loving money, greedy of gain, covetous, avaricious ...1665
• SCHEMISH scheming, manoeuvring, covetous, unscrupulous and grasping in bargaining ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.
• SNIPPY parsimonious, mean; covetous ...1727 Eng. dial.
• YAMSE greedy, eager to get, covetous ...1908 Sc.
• YARE covetous, stingy ...1691 Eng. dial.
• YERN † eager, earnestly or keenly desirous; also, greedy, covetous ...c893
• YEVER † greedy, covetous ...c888 obs. exc. Sc.
covetous - person
• EARTHWORM a mean or grovelling or servile person; a covetous, grasping person; a miser; a sordid wretch ...1594
• GEENOCH a covetous insatiable person; a greedy person ...1825 Sc.
• GREEDYGUT a miser, a stingy person, a greedy, selfish, or covetous person ...1899 Amer. dial.
• GREEDYGUTS a miser, a stingy person, a greedy, selfish, or covetous person ...1942 Amer. dial.
• HAKE * a greedy, grasping, discontented person; a covetous person ...1855 Eng. dial.
• HANNIEL a covetous, greedy person ...1781 Eng. dial.
• HAYNE † a term of reproach: a mean wretch, a niggard, a covetous man, a miser ...c1386
• HUNKS a surly, cross-grained old person; a close-fisted, stingy man; a miser; a miserable, niggardly old person; a covetous, sordid man ...1602
• INCUBO †* a covetous man who broods over or jealously guards his wealth ...1607
• LICKPENNY - † one who 'licks up' the pennies; a greedy, covetous person; a miser; a spendthrift; an extortioner ...a1400
• MONEY-GRABBER - a covetous or rapacious person ...1892
• NANNY PINCH-POT - a penurious person; a covetous, miserable wretch ...1893 Eng. dial.
• NIPCHEESE - a mean or miserly person; a parsimonious, covetous person; a skinflint ...1825
• PHILARGYRIST - † a lover of money; a covetous person ...1633
• PINCHPENNY - † a miser, a niggard, a skinflint; a covetous man ...c1412
• RAKER - a covetous person ...Bk1905 Eng. dial.
• SCRAPE-GOOD - † a miser, a niggard, a covetous person ...1611
• SCRIMGER - an avaricious, covetous person ...Bk1904 Sc.
• SNIBBLE-NOSE - one who would save even the droppings of his nose; a term of reproach for a mean-spirited, covetous person; a niggardly miser ...1746 Eng. dial.
• SNIG † a covetous or avaricious person ...1629
• TARTAR - a covetous, greedy, or grasping person ...Bk1828 Eng. dial.
• YETHGRUB - a slave to covetousness; a miser ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• YETHMAWK - a slave to covetousness; a miser ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• YETHWORM - a slave to covetousness; a miser ...Bk1873 Eng. dial.
• YISSER - † a covetous person ...a1225
covetous - verbs
• HAVE THE BIG EYE to be greedy or covetous ...1903 Amer. dial.
COVETOUSNESS - nouns
• GAIR covetousness, greed ...1821 Sc.
• HAVINGNESS † the quality of having or possessing; desire of having, covetousness ...1577
• LONG-EYE greed, covetousness ...20C W. Indies sl.
• SCREWAGE savings, profit; covetousness ...Bk1904 Eng. dial.