Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Scurrile

Scurrile , adjective

[Latin scurrilis, from scurra a bufoon, jester: compare French scurrile.]

Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts.
The wretched affectation of scurrile laughter. — Cowley
A scurrile or obscene jest will better advance you at the court of Charles than your father's ancient name. — Sir W. Scott