unco

Definitions


[ˈʌŋkə(ʊ)], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- unusual or remarkable


Phrases:
- the unco guid

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘unknown, strange’): alteration of uncouth


[ˈʌŋkə(ʊ)], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- remarkably; very
(e.g: it's got an unco fine taste)


Phrases:
- the unco guid

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘unknown, strange’): alteration of uncouth


[ˈʌŋkə(ʊ)], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a stranger


Phrases:
- the unco guid

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘unknown, strange’): alteration of uncouth




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