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Grobian.

boor, brute, ruffian

7 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡroː.bi̯aːn/[ˈɡʁoː.biˌaːn][ˈɡʁoːˌbjaːn]
  1. boor, brute, ruffian

    masculine · strong
Where this word comes from

First attested in the 15th century in the form Grobianus, shortened by the 16th century. Humorous formation from grob (“coarse”) + Latin -iānus (“-ian”). Compare Schlendrian and further Dummerjan, Liederjan (also Dummrian, Liedrian).

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