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词汇 ramscallion
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Definition of ramscallion in English:

ramscallion

noun ramˈskalɪən
Irish English, English Regional, Northern
  • A worthless, dirty, or disreputable person; a vagrant.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Fielding (1707–1754), author and magistrate. Apparently an alteration of rapscallion after rampallion. Perhaps compare Scots ram-, intensifying prefix.

Definition of ramscallion in US English:

ramscallion

nounramˈskalɪən
Irish English, English Regional, Northern
  • A worthless, dirty, or disreputable person; a vagrant.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Henry Fielding (1707–1754), author and magistrate. Apparently an alteration of rapscallion after rampallion. Perhaps compare Scots ram-, intensifying prefix.

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