cantankerous
The origin and history of cantankerous.
Etymology
Perhaps derived from the earlier form contenkerous, itself a blend of contentious and rancorous.
The origin and history of cantankerous.
Perhaps derived from the earlier form contenkerous, itself a blend of contentious and rancorous.
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