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Scullion

Noun CEFR B2
ˈskʌl.i.ən

Definitions

  1. A surname from Irish.
  2. A servant from the lower classes.
  3. A low, base person.
    derogatory, obsolete

Equivalents

العربيةالخادم

Examples

“They all looked directly at the ſcullion,—the ſcullion had juſt been ſcouring a fiſh-kettle.”
“"How now, you scullions and cullions: bring⟳ hither a pair of cow's hooves to out face⟳ this contumelious caitiff."”
“Away, you scullion! You rampallian! You fustilarian!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Scullions scullionship scullog Sculls scully Scullyangst

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