The Latin origins of the word 'rude'

'Rude' is a word borrowed from Latin 'rudis'. The word entered the English language some time around the 14th century.

rude [adjective] [14th century]

• being in a rough or unfinished state
• crude
• natural
• primitive
• simple

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Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin 'rudis;' probably akin to Latin 'rudus' rubble

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