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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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. [1913 Webster] The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. --Cowley. [1913 Webster] A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]