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uncouth

un.couth \-'ku:th\ aj [ME, fr. OE uncu-th, fr. un- + cu-th familiar, known; 
   a]kin to OHG kund known, OE can know - more at CAN archaic  1a: not known 
   or not familiar to one : seldom experienced : UNCOMMO N, RARE obs  1b: 
   MYSTERIOUS, UNCANNY  2a: strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : 
   OUTLANDISH  2b: lacking in polish and grace  2c: awkward and uncultivated 
   in appearance, manner, or behavior  - un.couth.ly av