scurrilous

  • 131Reproachably — Reproachablr Re*proach a*blr ( ? b l), a. [Cf. F. reprochable.] [1913 Webster] 1. Deserving reproach; censurable. [1913 Webster] 2. Opprobrius; scurrilous. [Obs.] Sir T. Elyot. [1913 Webster] {Re*proach a*ble*ness}, n. {Re*proach a*bly}, adv.… …

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  • 132Reproachful — Re*proach ful ( f?l), a. 1. Expressing or containing reproach; upbraiding; opprobrious; abusive. [1913 Webster] The reproachful speeches . . . That he hath breathed in my dishonor here. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Occasioning or deserving reproach;… …

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