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scattergood

[ skat-er-good ]

noun

  1. a spendthrift.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of scattergood1

First recorded in 1570–80; scatter + good
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Example Sentences

And now, my lords, there is that young scattergood the Laird of Bucklaw's fine to be disposed upon.

Now, do not image this preacher as a dreaming scattergood; he would do as much as any man should, that is to say, his utmost, in his pulpit and his parish.

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