townish

English

Etymology

From Middle English townishe, townysche, equvalent to town +‎ -ish.

Adjective

townish (comparative more townish, superlative most townish)

(often in combination) Characteristic of a (certain type of) town.
- George Turberville
  In stature passing all the rest,
  A gallant girl for hewe;
  To be compared to townish nymphs,
  So faire she was to viewe.

Anagrams

Whitson, wontish

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