Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SCUR'VY, a.

1. Scurfy; covered or affected by scurf or scabs; scabby; diseased with scurvy. – Leviticus.
2. Vile; mean; low; vulgar; worthless; contemptible; as, a scurvy fellow. He spoke scurvy and provoking terms. – Shak. That scurry custom of taking tobacco. – Swift.