noun🔗ShareA rustic; a countryman or labourer; a free peasant (as opposed to a serf)."The village thrived because the churls worked the land diligently, providing food for everyone. "personjobhistorysocietyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rough, surly, ill-bred person; a boor."The shop was filled with polite customers, except for a few churls who complained loudly about the prices. "personcharacterattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA selfish miser; an illiberal person; a niggard."Even though he was wealthy, the townspeople considered Mr. Peterson and his family to be churls because they refused to donate to any local charities or help those in need. "characterpersonattitudemoralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Theodism) A freedman, ranked below a thane but above a thrall."In the Anglo-Saxon village hierarchy, the churls, as free farmers, had more rights than the enslaved thralls, but owed loyalty to the higher-ranking thanes. "historypersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
