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 scurvy scurvy /ˈskɜːrvi/

adjective

  1. Of the most contemptible kind  ( scummy , scurvy , low-down , abject , low , miserable )
    of the most contemptible kind
     Abject cowardice
    abject cowardice
     A low stunt to pull
    a low stunt to pull
     A low-down sneak
    a low-down sneak
     His miserable treatment of his family
    his miserable treatment of his family
     You miserable skunk!
    You miserable skunk!
     A scummy rabble
    a scummy rabble
     A scurvy trick
    a scurvy trick

noun

  1. A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)  ( scorbutus , scurvy )
    a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)


 Hermes Hermes /ˈhɝːmiːz/

noun

  1. (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury  ( Hermes )
    (Greek mythology) messenger and herald of the gods; god of commerce and cunning and invention and theft; identified with Roman Mercury
     As Hermes dashed through the sky, he delivered messages on behalf of the gods with unmatched speed.
    As Hermes dashed through the sky, he delivered messages on behalf of the gods with unmatched speed.


 murderess murderess /ˈmɜːrdərəs/

noun

  1. A woman murderer  ( murderess )
    a woman murderer
     The mystery novel revolved around a murderess with a dark past.
    The mystery novel revolved around a murderess with a dark past.


 Dekker Dekker /ˈdɛkɝ/

noun

  1. English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)  ( Decker , Dekker , Thomas Decker , Thomas Dekker )
    English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572-1632)