Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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¶SCUMMERIL, n. A rogue, rascal. Prob. a misprint for Scoonrel, q.v.Rs. 1944 C. M. Maclean Farewell to Tharrus 143:
I know I've been a scummeril once more, but you know I couldn't help it.