townish

English

Etymology

From Middle English townishe, townysche, equvalent to town +‎ -ish.

Adjective

townish (comparative more townish, superlative most townish)

1. (often in combination) Characteristic of a (certain type of) town.
   • (Can we date this quote by George Turberville and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     In stature passing all the rest,
     A gallant girl for hewe;
     To be compared to townish nymphs,
     So faire she was to viewe.

Anagrams

• Whiston, Whitson, wontish