scurrile
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of scurrile
1560–70; < Latin scurrīlis jeering, equivalent to scurr ( a ) buffoon + -īlis -ile
Example Sentences
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I have been accused, in the execution of this first portion of my work, of irreverent and scurrile expression towards the works which I have depreciated.
From Modern Painters Volume I (of V) by Ruskin, John
As the barking of a dog, I securely contemn those malicious and scurrile obloquies, flouts, calumnies of railers and detractors; I scorn the rest.
From The Anatomy of Melancholy by Burton, Robert
"Peace with thy scurrile jests!" answered Edith, colouring deeply.
From The Talisman by Scott, Walter, Sir
You know that you speak safely, fellow," rejoined Wyvil, "and you, therefore, give full license to your scurrile tongue.
From Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire by Ainsworth, William Harrison
They made scurrile jests about his figure, as though a statesman must be necessarily a sculptor's model!
From Sketch of the life of Abraham Lincoln by Arnold, Isacc Newton
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