Couthier

/ˈkaʊðiər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'couthie'; more friendly, comfortable, or familiar than something else.

Etymology

Formed from Scottish 'couthie' with the comparative suffix '-er,' maintaining the Scottish dialectal form while applying standard comparative rules.

Kelly Says

This word shows how Scottish English has its own comparative system for words that standard English speakers just invented—Scots speakers were already comparing these qualities centuries ago.

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