scurvy

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scurvy (enc)

Noun	1.	scurvy - a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) scorbutus avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis - any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
Adj.	1.	scurvy - of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick" abject, low-down, scummy, miserable, low contemptible - deserving of contempt or scorn

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