After a moment of this, he grew restive, his temper being churlish and impatient at the best. "Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France" by Stanley J. Weyman

If I seemed churlish, I ask your pardon, dear, with all my heart I was surprised- I don't mind owning that- and perhaps a little, just a little, envious. "A Terrible Secret" by May Agnes Fleming

The sight of Jack standing by Kate's side had made his own conduct to the girl at his last interview with her appear in a worse light than before- more churlish, more ungrateful. "The New Rector" by Stanley J. Weyman