slubberdegullion

British

/ ˌslʌbədɪˈɡʌlɪən /

noun

archaic a slovenly or worthless person

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Etymology

Origin of slubberdegullion

C17: from slubber (chiefly dialect variant of _slobber ) + invented ending

Example Sentences

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There is not much inventiveness of language these days either, no Menckenish words like "pecksniffian," no Rabelais around to rail against "slubberdegullion druggies, ninny lobcocks, or scurvy sneaksbies."

From Time Magazine Archive

Quoth she, Although thou hast deserv'd 885 Base slubberdegullion, to be serv'd As thou did'st vow to deal with me, If thou had'st got the victory Yet I shall rather act a part That suits my fame than thy desert.

From Project Gutenberg

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