1. third-person singular simple present of 'couth'; to make known or reveal (archaic or dialectal)
Usage: archaic; dialectal; rare

1. plural of 'couth'; sophistication, refinement, or good manners (informal, often used ironically or humorously as a back-formation from 'uncouth')
Usage: informal; humorous; back-formation

Examples

• He couths his intentions to the assembly.
• The word 'couth' and its plural 'couths' are rarely used in modern English.
• She displayed remarkable couths at the formal dinner.
• The comedian joked about lacking couths after spilling wine on himself.
• Medieval texts sometimes couth the secrets of alchemy.