"raised in a barn" meaning in English

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Phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} raised in a barn
  1. Uncivilized, unmannered. Synonyms: born in a barn, raised by wolves
    Sense id: en-raised_in_a_barn-en-phrase-PIsfHxyz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "ref": "2006, Philip J. Carraher, The Necklace of Stones, page 140",
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