Category:Scoundrel

Scoun"drel, n. Etym: [probably from prov. E. & scotch scunner, Scouner, to loathe, to disgust, akin to as. scunian to shun. See Shun.]

Defn: a mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without Honor or virtue. Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood Has crept through soundrels ever since the flood. Pope.

Scoundrel Scoun"drel, a.

Defn: low; base; mean; unprincipled.