All 3 Uses of
scurvy
in
Othello, the Moor of Venice
- Nay, but he prated, And spoke such scurvy and provoking terms Against your honor, That, with the little godliness I have, I did full hard forbear him.†
Scene 1.2 *
- The Moor's abused by some most villainous knave, Some base notorious knave, some scurvy fellow:— O heaven, that such companions thou'dst unfold, And put in every honest hand a whip To lash the rascals naked through the world Even from the east to the west!†
Scene 4.2
- I cannot go to, man; nor 'tis not very well: nay, I say 'tis very scurvy, and begin to find myself fobbed in it.†
Scene 4.2
Definition:
a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency; symptoms include spots on the skin, spongy gums, and bleeding from all mucous membranes