ˈrough-hewed, ppl. a. ? Obs.
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| 1591 Lyly Wks. (1902) I. 424, I mette I know not with what rough-hewed Ruffian. 1598 Marston Pygmal. Sat. iii, Now grim Reprofe, swell in my rough-heu'd rime. 1611 Cotgr. s.v. Graces, Hee is a harsh, vnpleasant, rough-hewed, currish, or churlish, fellow. 1652 Ashmole Theatr. Chem. Brit. Prol. 13 Ancient Rough-hew'd Expressions. |