About The Word Scoundrel
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Scoundrel
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What's The Definition Of Scoundrel?
[n] a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
Synonyms | Synonyms for Scoundrel: villain Related Terms | Find terms related to Scoundrel: See Also | blackguard | bounder | cad | dog | gallows bird | heel | hound | knave | persona non grata | rapscallion | rascal | rogue | scalawag | scallywag | unwelcome person | varlet | villainess Scoundrel In Webster's Dictionary \Scoun"drel\, n. [Probably from Prov. E. & Scotch
scunner, scouner, to loathe, to disgust, akin to AS. scunian
to shun. See {Shun}.]
A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without
honor or virtue.
Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood Has crept
through scoundrels ever since the flood. --Pope.
\Scoun"drel\, a. Low; base; mean; unprincipled. |
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