scullion

Definition

A servant from the lower classes.

Etymology

Either from Middle French escouillon (“a swab, cloth”), diminutive of escouve (“broom, twig”) from Latin scopa, or an alteration of Old French souillon (“scullion”) by influence of scullery.

Example Sentences

• "They all looked directly at the ſcullion,—the ſcullion had juſt been ſcouring a fiſh-kettle."
• ""How now, you scullions and cullions: bring hither a pair of cow's hooves to out face this contumelious caitiff.""
• "Away, you scullion! You rampallian! You fustilarian!"