surli·ly adv. surli·ness n. Word History: That the word surly means “churlish” nicely indicates its fall in status. Churlish derives from the word churl, which in its Old English form ceorl meant “a man without rank, a member of the lowest rank of freemen,” as well as “peasant.” In Old English ceorl may have been a term of contempt; it certainly became one in Middle English, where cherl meant “base fellow, boor,” with churlish descending in meaning accordingly.
I tried to post in your journal; apparently I'm not a friend. I guess you have some leverage, and I might just have to add you to my friend's list to recieve reciprical treatment. Anyways, maybe we can negotiate. X_x
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surli·ness n.
Word History: That the word surly means “churlish” nicely indicates its fall in status. Churlish derives from the word churl, which in its Old English form ceorl meant “a man without rank, a member of the lowest rank of freemen,” as well as “peasant.” In Old English ceorl may have been a term of contempt; it certainly became one in Middle English, where cherl meant “base fellow, boor,” with churlish descending in meaning accordingly.
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don't forget me!
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I miss you, Matt.
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sure.
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You up for it?
- J
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Consider yourself added.
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