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scurvy

The correct spelling is scurvy.

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noun

Say it like: Scu-rvee

The correct spelling is scurvy. A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from… For example: "a scurvy trick; a scurvy knave"

Usage Examples

a scurvy trick; a scurvy knave

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes.

adjective

  1. 1.Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.
  2. 2.Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean.

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