SCURRILE

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.