Dictionary definition for: Scurvy
1. (n) a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
2. (s) of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice" "a low stunt to pull" "a low-down sneak" "his miserable treatment of his family" "You miserable skunk!" "a scummy rabble" "a scurvy trick"
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