selcouth
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selcouth
- /sɛlˈkuːθ/
Rhymes with -uːθ
Where it comes from
From Middle English selcouth, from Old English selcūþ, seldcūþ (“unusual, unwonted, little known, unfamiliar, novel, rare”), from seld- (“rarely”) + cūþ (“known”); equivalent to seld + couth.
adjective more selcouth · most selcouth
- Strange, unusual, rare; unfamiliar; marvellous, wondrous. 'A selcouth novelty,' muttered the knight, 'to advance to storm such a castle without pennon or banner displayed.'
