Scab (Grose 1811 Dictionary)

Scab

A worthless man or woman.

Definition taken from The 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue, originally by Francis Grose.

See also the definition in Nathan Bailey's 1736 dictionary of canting and thieving slang.

Sawny * Scald Miserables

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Nathan Bailey's 1736 Dictionary of canting and thieving slang

John S. Farmer's collection of canting songs and slang rhymes

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Sandy Pate
Sangaree
Sank
Sapscull
Satyr
Sauce Box
Save-all
Saunterer
Saw
Sawny
Scab
Scald Miserables
Scalder
Scaly
Scaly Fish
Scamp
To Scamper
Scandal Broth
Scandal Proof
Scapegallows
Scapegrace