• Scurrile

    Origin

    From French scurrile, from Latin scurrilis.

    Full definition of scurrile

    Adjective

    scurrile

    1. (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.----
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