Scurrile

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Scurrile \Scur"rile\, 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; as,
     scurrile taunts.
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           The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter.
                                                    --Cowley.
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           A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at
           the court of Charles than your father's ancient name.
                                                    --Sir W.
                                                    Scott.
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