Definition of Scurvier. Meaning of Scurvier. Synonyms of Scurvier

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Definition of Scurvier

Scurvier
Scurvy Scur"vy, a. [Compar. Scurvier; superl. Scurviest.] [From Scurf; cf. Scurvy, n.] 1. Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy. ``Whatsoever man . . . be scurvy or scabbed.' --lev. xxi. 18, 20. 2. Vile; mean; low; vulgar; contemptible. ``A scurvy trick.' --Ld. Lytton. That scurvy custom of taking tobacco. --Swift. [He] spoke spoke such scurvy and provoking terms. --Shak.

Meaning of Scurvier from wikipedia

- Scurvy is a deficiency disease (state of malnutrition) resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness...
- "great pox" by the French. Other historical names have included "button scurvy", sibbens, frenga and dichuchwa, among others. Since it was a disgraceful...
- Cochlearia (scurvy-gr**** or spoonwort) is a genus of about 30 species of annual and perennial herbs in the family Br****icaceae. They are widely distributed...
- Oxalis enneaphylla, or scurvy gr****, is a late spring- and summer-flowering, rhizomatous, alpine perennial herbaceous plant native to the gr****lands of...
- Scurvy weed is a common name for several flowering plants and may refer to: Commelina cyanea, native to Australia Commelina ensifolia, native to Australia...
- non-prescription dietary supplement. As a therapy, it is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient...
- sailors chewing it to avoid scurvy. The mauve flowers are 4-5mm in diameter. Cochlearia danica illustrated by E. Hallier 1883 . Scurvy-gr**** growing in the central...
- Br****icaceae, endemic to New Zealand. Its English common name is Cook's scurvy gr****; Māori names include nau, ngau, naunau and heketara. Its specific...
- Those Scurvy Rascals is a children's animated series following the adventures of three underwear-obsessed pirates. First aired by Nickelodeon UK in May...
- Bermuda cress, poor man's cabbage, early yellowrocket, early wintercress, scurvy cress, creasy greens, and upland cress. It is native to southern Europe...