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Definitions for: Scoundrel
[n] a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
Webster (1913) Definition: 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.
Synonyms: villain
See Also: blackguard, bounder, cad, dog, gallows bird, heel, hound, knave, persona non grata, rapscallion, rascal, rogue, scalawag, scallywag, unwelcome person, varlet, villainess
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