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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Scurrile \Scur"rile\, a. [L. scurrilis, fr. scurra a bufoon,
   jester: cf. F. scurrile.]
   Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly
   opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as,
   scurrile taunts.
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         The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
                                                  --Cowley.
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         A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at
         the court of Charles than your father's ancient name.
                                                  --Sir W.
                                                  Scott.
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