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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Scurrile \Scur"rile\, adjective [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.
The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. --Cowley.
A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name. --Sir W. Scott.
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