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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[See

Scurrile

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

fellow

Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular;

as,

scurrilous

language

The 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.

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Scur′ril-ous-ly

adv.

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Scur′ril-ous-ness

Noun.

, 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.