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ug•some
(ug′səm),USA pronunciation adj. [Scot. and North Eng.]
ug′some•ness, n.
- Scottish Termshorrid;
loathsome.
- Old Norse ugga to fear, dread; compare ugly) + -some -some1
- Middle English, equivalent. to ugg(en) to fear, cause loathing (1350–1400