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Definition of Scurvily
1. Adverb. In a despicable, ignoble manner. "This new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society"
Definition of Scurvily
1. adv. In a scurvy manner.
Definition of Scurvily
1. Adverb. In a scurvy manner; contemptibly; despicably; in a low, disgusting and mean way. ¹
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Definition of Scurvily
1. scurvy [adv] - See also: scurvy
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scurvily
Literary usage of Scurvily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs & Travels of Sir John Reresby, Bart by John Reresby (1904)
"degree; but I was as glad to find this proud man seen through ; for he had to my
knowledge used the city of York as scurvily as it was possible for him to ..."
2. Hebrew Lyrics by Hans Busk (1861)
"Shall thanks be due so largely and so long, And yet so scurvily and scantly paid,
To whom they only rightfully belong— To the ALL^GOOB) Whose mercies never ..."
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