SCURRILE

Etymology

Adjective

scurrile (comparative more scurrile, superlative most scurrile)

(archaic) Scurrilous.

Source: Wiktionary


Scur"rile, a. Etym: [L. scurrilis, fr. scurra a bufoon, jester: cf. F. scurrile.]

Definition: Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts. The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. Cowley. A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than father's ancient name. Sir W. Scott.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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