AGRESTIC

agrestic

(adjective) (of behavior) rustic and uncouth; “the agrestic behavior of a country boy”

agrestic, rustic

(adjective) characteristic of the fields or country; “agrestic simplicity”; “rustic stone walls”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

agrestic (comparative more agrestic, superlative most agrestic)

Of or pertaining to the fields; rural; unpolished.

Coordinate terms

• ruderal

Anagrams

• cigarets, ergastic

Source: Wiktionary


A*gres"tic, a. Etym: [L. agrestis, fr. ager field.]

Definition: Pertaining to fields or the country, in opposition to the city; rural; rustic; unpolished; uncouth. "Agrestic behavior." Gregory.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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