ugsome
[ uhg-suhm ]
adjectiveScot. and North England.
horrid; loathsome.
Origin of ugsome
1Other words from ugsome
- ug·some·ness, noun
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How to use ugsome in a sentence
At all events, the statute literally recites the “ugsome oaths” that are used by the old versifier.
A Cursory History of Swearing | Julian SharmanI found my Vivien full sick, and a weariful and ugsome time had I with her ere she recovered of her malady.
In Convent Walls | Emily Sarah HoltIs he like to play ugsome (ugly, disagreeable) tricks on Mrs Clare, think you?
Clare Avery | Emily Sarah Holt
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