a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)

[ Syn: scorbutus ]

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

[ Syn: abject , low , low-down , miserable , scummy ]