Both Uses of
miscreant
in
Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
- In both these cases the public becomes a prey to every miscreant, who can tamper successfully with the follies either of age or infancy.†
Chpt 2. *
- Give us proof of your sincerity by publishing it at St. James's, to the commanders in chief at Boston, to the Admirals and Captains who are piratically ravaging our coasts, and to all the murdering miscreants who are acting in authority under HIM whom ye profess to serve.†
Chpt Appe
Definition:
a person who behaves badly