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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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.
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The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
--Cowley.
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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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