Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SCUR-RIL'I-TY, n. [L. scurrilitas; Fr. scurrilité.]

Such low, vulgar, indecent or abusive language as is used by mean fellows, buffoons, jesters and the like; grossness of reproach or invective; obscene jests, &c. Banish scurrility and profaneness. Dryden.