SCURVY


Meaning of SCURVY in English

n.

Function: adjective

Etymology: scurf

Date: 1579

: arousing disgust or scorn : CONTEMPTIBLE , DESPICABLE <a scurvy trick>

synonyms see CONTEMPTIBLE

– scur · vi · ly \ -v ə -l ē \ adverb

– scur · vi · ness \ -v ē -n ə s \ noun

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