INURBANITY

Etymology

Noun

inurbanity (countable and uncountable, plural inurbanities)

Lack of urbanity or courtesy; bad manners.

Source: Wiktionary


In`ur*ban"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. inurbanité.]

Definition: Want of urbanity or courtesy; unpolished manners or deportment; inurbaneness; rudeness. Bp. Hall.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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