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Scurrile

Scurrile \Scur"rile\, a. [L. scurrilis, fr. scurra a bufoon, jester: cf. F. scurrile.] Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts.

The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
--Cowley.

A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name.
--Sir W. Scott.

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scurrile

a. (context archaic English) scurrilous.

Usage examples of "scurrile".

The writers paid by the party antagonistic to the Borgia growth in power therefore slung the more scurrile accusation.