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Webster 1913 Edition
Scurrilous
Scur′ril-ous
,Adj.
[See
Scurrile
.] 1.
Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant;
as, a
. scurrilous
fellow2.
Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular;
as,
. scurrilous
languageThe absurd and
scurrilous
sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment. Macaulay.
Syn. – Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mouthed; indecent; scurrile; mean.
– Scur′ril-ous-ly
, adv.
Scur′ril-ous-ness
, Noun.
Webster 1828 Edition
Scurrilous
SCUR'RILOUS
, a. 1. Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the licence of buffoons can warrant; as a scurrilous fellow.
2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as scurrilous language.