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Definition of Surliest

Surliest
Surly Sur"ly, a. [Compar. Surlier; superl. Surliest.] [Probably from sir, and originally meaning, sirlike, i.e., proud. See Sir, and Like, a.] 1. Arrogant; haughty. [Obs.] --Cotgrave. 2. Gloomily morose; ill-natured, abrupt, and rude; severe; sour; crabbed; rough; sullen; gloomy; as, a surly groom; a surly dog; surly language; a surly look. ``That surly spirit, melancholy.' --Shak. 3. Rough; dark; tempestuous. Now softened into joy the surly storm. --Thomson.

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