"Canutish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more Canutish [comparative], most Canutish [superlative]
Etymology: From Canute + -ish, referring to the legend of King Canute and the waves. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Canute|ish}} Canute + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} Canutish (comparative more Canutish, superlative most Canutish)
  1. Futilely attempting to stop the unstoppable. Wikipedia link: King Canute and the waves
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