Definition of scurrilous
1a
: using or given to coarse language
b
: vulgar and evil
scurrilous imposters who used a religious exterior to rob poor people— Edwin Benson
2
: containing obscenities, abuse, or slander
scurrilous accusations
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The first known use of scurrilous was in 1576
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