What is the meaning of scurvy?

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noun

A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C.
- synonyms: scorbutus

adjective

Of the most contemptible kind.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: abject, low, low-down, miserable, scummy

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