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scattergood

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[skat-er-good] / ˈskæt ərˌgʊd /

noun

  1. a spendthrift.


Etymology

Origin of scattergood

First recorded in 1570–80; scatter + good

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg