First Known Use: 1765
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farouche
adjective fa·rouche \fə-ˈrüsh\
Definition of FAROUCHE
1
: wild
2
: marked by shyness and lack of social graces
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Origin of FAROUCHE
French, wild, shy, from Old French, alteration of forasche, from Late Latin forasticus living outside, from Latin foras outdoors; akin to Latin fores door — more at door
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