SCURVY

I. noun Etymology: 2~ Date: circa 1565 a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes, II. adjective Etymology: scurf Date: 1579 arousing disgust or scorn ; contemptible , despicable , see: contemptible scurvily adverb scurviness noun