Churl (noun)

1. A rude or bad-tempered person.
2. A medieval peasant.

Origin:

Old english ceorl, of germanic origin; related to dutch kerel "fellow".

Examples:

1. He was called a churl for his rude behavior.
2. The churl was unkempt and dirty, with a scowl on his face.
3. The churl's manners were so boorish that no one wanted to be around him.
4. The churl had a heart of gold, he just didn't know how to show it.
5. The churl was a simple peasant, content with his simple life.