| Scurrile | 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; The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. Cowley. [ 1913 Webster ] A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] |