Noun
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a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- scorbutus
Adjective
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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"
- low down