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English word rude comes from Latin rudis

rudis (Latin)

Foil (given to a gladiator upon his discharge). Small stick (New Latin) Used as a specific epithet. Rough, raw, uncultivated. Unrefined, unskilled, awkward.

ruide (Old French)

rude (Middle English)

rude (English)

Bad-mannered.. Hearty, vigorous; found particularly in the phrase rude health.. Somewhat obscene, pornographic, offensive.. Tough, robust.. Undeveloped, unskilled, basic.

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