daoi — meaning in English

English meaning

• churl noun A free peasant (as opposed to a serf) of the lowest rank, below an earl and a thane; a freeman; also (more generally), a person without royal or noble status; a commoner.

Senses

daoi is used for these senses in English:

• churl (derogatory) A rough, surly, ill-bred person; a boor. [from 14th c.]
• dullard A stupid person; a fool.

churl — full definition

1. noun A free peasant (as opposed to a serf) of the lowest rank, below an earl and a thane; a freeman; also (more generally), a person without royal or noble status; a commoner.
2. noun A bondman or serf.
3. noun A rough, surly, ill-bred person; a boor.
4. noun A countryman, a peasant, a rustic.

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