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Definition of Rough-spoken
1. Adjective. Rude or uncouth in speech.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rough-spoken
Literary usage of Rough-spoken
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1883)
"... rough-spoken, almost rough-hearted as well. But though rough-hearted, she had
loved her poor child as dearly as that other mother loved her little Scar. ..."
2. For the Major: A Novelette by Constance Fenimore Woolson (1883)
"... comprehending, sisterly tenderness of the mother who was a lady to the mother
who was so ignorant, rough-spoken, almost rough-hearted as well. ..."
3. Proverbs, Proverbial Expressions, and Popular Rhymes of Scotland by Andrew Cheviot (1896)
"Foul farren," dirty rough. Spoken to them that have done a thing in great
haste.—Kelly. YE hae nae mair heart than a cat. " Guy Mannering," ch. 48. ..."
4. The Dublin University Magazine: A Literary and Political Journal (1877)
"... in his conclusion, and that he had been thoroughly checkmated by the rough-looking,
rough- spoken rustic, and into the air 'hoist with iiis own petard. ..."
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