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Scurrilousness

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.

  2. 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. [1913 Webster] -- Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv. -- Scur"ril*ous*ness, n.

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scurrilousness

n. The property of being scurrilous.