churl- root words — words with the churl- root

The root churl- comes from Old English ceorl, meaning peasant, common man. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including churlish. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the churl- root

Explore words with churl- — words containing the churl- root and sharing its sense of "peasant, common man". Examples include churlish. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does churl- mean?

The churl- root means peasant, common man, from Old English ceorl. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.