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Webster 1913 Edition
Scurrile
Scur′rile
,Adj.
[L.
scurrilis
, fr. scurra
a bufoon, jester: cf. F. scurrile
.] Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous;
as,
. scurrile
tauntsThe wretched affectation of
scurrile
laughter. Cowley.
A
scurrile
or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father’s ancient name. Sir W. Scott.