scoundrel

The definition of a scoundrel is a villain or a dishonest, wicked or mischievous person.

(noun)

The town thief who is always stealing from the local stores is an example of a scoundrel.

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See scoundrel in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a mean, immoral, or wicked person; rascal

Origin: prob. a disparaging dim. < Anglo-Fr escoundre (for OFr escondre), to abscond < VL *scondere, aphetic for L abscondere, abscond

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See scoundrel in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A villain; a rogue.

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  • scounˈdrel·ly adjective

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