Meaning cantankerous
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cantankerous


1772, said to be "a Wiltshire word," probably from an alteration (influenced by raucous) of Middle English contakour "troublemaker" (c. 1300), from Anglo-French contec "discor [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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cantankerous


(adj) stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate(adj) having a difficult and contrary disposition
Source: beedictionary.com




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