— scurvily , adv. — scurviness , n.
/skerr"vee/ , n., adj., scurvier, scurviest .
n.
1. Pathol. a disease marked by swollen and bleeding gums, livid spots on the skin, prostration, etc., due to a diet lacking in vitamin C.
adj.
2. contemptible; despicable; mean: a scurvy trick.
[ 1555-65; SCURF + -Y 1 ]