coarse

UK: kɔːs | US: kɔːrs

Definition

  1. adj. rough or loose in texture or grain

  2. adj. lacking refinement or delicacy

  3. adj. (of speech or language) vulgar or offensive

Structure
coars <rough>e <silent suffix>
Etymology

The word "coarse" originated in the late 14th century from Middle English "cors" or "cours," meaning "ordinary" or "inferior in quality." It evolved from Old French "cors," which itself derived from Latin "corsus," a variant of "cursus" (meaning "ordinary" or "common"). Over time, "coarse" shifted to emphasize roughness in texture or behavior, reflecting its modern meanings. The silent "e" at the end is a remnant of Middle English spelling conventions.

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