townish

English

Etymology

From Middle English townishe, townysche, equvalent to town +‎ -ish.

Adjective

townish (comparative more townish, superlative most townish)

  1. (often in combination) Characteristic of a (certain type of) town.
    • George Turberville
      In stature passing all the rest,
      A gallant girl for hewe;
      To be compared to townish nymphs,
      So faire she was to viewe.

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