definition of
scurvy

[1] #1 scurvy n. [scorbutus] a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C). wn

[2] #2 scurvy s. [abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy] 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". wn