scur"ril*ous*ly

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Scurrilous \Scur"ril*ous\, a. [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 fellow. [1913 Webster]

2.Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely jocular; as, scurrilous language. [1913 Webster]

The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been honored with impeachment.— Macaulay.[1913 Webster]

Syn: Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent; offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mouthed; indecent; scurrile; mean. [1913 Webster] -- Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv. -- Scur"ril*ous*ness, n. [1913 Webster]

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