Scurrile
Origin
From French scurrile, from Latin scurrilis.
Full definition of scurrile
Adjective
scurrile
- (archaic) Scurrilous.
- 1621, Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Mleancholy, III.1.1.i:’Tis not scurrile this, but chaste, honest, most part serious, and even of religion itself.
- CowleyThe wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
- Sir Walter ScottA scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name.----