"aukward" meaning in English

See aukward in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more aukward [comparative], most aukward [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} aukward (comparative more aukward, superlative most aukward)
  1. Obsolete spelling of awkward Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: awkward
    Sense id: en-aukward-en-adj-r9xqHbgh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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