couth

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English

couth verb

(auxiliary verb, defective) To know how to; to be able to.“She can speak English, French, and German. I can play football. Can you remember your fifth birthday?”
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) May; to be permitted or enabled to.“You can go outside and play when you're finished with your homework. Can I use your pen?”
(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have the potential to; be possible.“Animals can experience emotions.”
(auxiliary verb, defective) Used with verbs of perception.“Can you hear that?.”

couth adjective

couth noun

Social grace, refinement, sophistication; etiquette, manners.“That man has no couth.”
A person with social graces; a refined or sophisticated person.

couth adjective