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scally

noun
/ˈskæli/

Etymology

Reduced Anglicized form of Irish Mac Scalaidhe, a patronymic surname from scolaidhe (“scholar”).

  1. derived from Mac Scalaidhe

Definitions

  1. A rascal or miscreant, a scallywag.

  2. A jobless yob who has little or no education, often associated with antisocial behaviour…

    A jobless yob who has little or no education, often associated with antisocial behaviour and crime.

  3. A flat cap or driving cap.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. A surname from Irish.

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