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scurrilously — adverb in a scurrilously manner one paper scurrilously described how Edward was neglecting a bereaved mother to dance attendance on Wally • Derived from adjective: ↑scurrilous … Useful english dictionary
Scurrilously — Scurrilous Scur ril*ous, a. [See Scurrile.] 1. Using the low and indecent language of the meaner sort of people, or such as only the license of buffoons can warrant; as, a scurrilous fellow. [1913 Webster] 2. Containing low indecency or abuse;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scurrilously — adverb see scurrilous … New Collegiate Dictionary
scurrilously — See scurrilous. * * * … Universalium
scurrilously — adv. crudely, vulgarly, obscenely … English contemporary dictionary
scurrilously — scur·ri·lous·ly … English syllables
scurrilously — See: scurrilous … English dictionary
scurrilous — scurrilously, adv. scurrilousness, n. /skerr euh leuhs, skur /, adj. 1. grossly or obscenely abusive: a scurrilous attack on the mayor. 2. characterized by or using low buffoonery; coarsely jocular or derisive: a scurrilous jest. [1570 80;… … Universalium
scurrilous — adjective Date: 1576 1. a. using or given to coarse language b. vulgar and evil < scurrilous imposters who used a religious exterior to rob poor people Edwin Benson > 2. containing obscenities, abuse, or slander < scurrilous accusations > •… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Edgar Wallace — Infobox Person name = (Richard Horatio) Edgar Wallace caption = Detail of plaque of Edgar Wallace birth date = April 1, 1875 birth place = Greenwich, London death date = February 10, 1932 death place = Beverly Hills, USA other names = known for … Wikipedia
