Scurf"y (?), a. [Compar. Scurfier (?); superl. Scurfiest.] Having or
producing scurf; covered with scurf; resembling scurf.
Scur"ri*er (?), n. One who scurries.
Scur"rile (?), a. [L. scurrilis, fr. scurra a *buffoon, jester: cf. F.
scurrile.] Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly
opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile
taunts.
The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
Cowley.
A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of
Charles than your father's ancient name.
Sir W. Scott.
Scur*ril"i*ty (?), n. [L. scurrilitas: cf. F. scurrilité.] 1. The
quality or state of being scurrile or scurrilous; mean, vile, or
obscene jocularity.
Your reasons . . . have been sharp and sententious, pleasant
without scurrility.
Shak.
2. That which is scurrile or scurrilous; gross or obscene language; low
buffoonery; vulgar abuse.
Interrupting prayers and sermons with clamor and scurrility.
Macaulay.
Syn. -- Scurrilousness; abuse; insolence; vulgarity; indecency.
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.
2. Containing low indecency or abuse; mean; foul; vile; obscenely
jocular; as, scurrilous language.
The absurd and scurrilous sermon which had very unwisely been
honored with impeachment.
Macaulay.
Syn. -- Opprobrious; abusive; reproachful; insulting; insolent;
offensive; gross; vile; vulgar; low; foul; foul-mouthed; indecent;
scurrile; mean.
-- Scur"ril*ous*ly, adv. -- Scur"ril*ous*ness, n.