Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In entomology, bearing a forked appendage or organ.
- Rascally; scoundrelly; villainous.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective rare Rascally; scandalous.
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- adjective archaic
rascally ;scandalous
Etymologies
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Examples
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Nevertheless, the wayward bishop, after shamelessly parading his furciferous behaviour in front of the big cheese, comes away with this impression:
Diocese of Niagara: Michael Bird justifies his behaviour to Rowan Williams « Anglican Samizdat 2009
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This is the question of questions, to which we may demand an answer; and, according to that answer, observe the dilemma into which these furciferous knaves must drop.
Memorials and Other Papers — Volume 1 Thomas De Quincey 1822
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This is the question of questions, to which we may demand an answer; and, according to that answer, observe the dilemma into which these furciferous knaves must drop.
Memorials and Other Papers — Complete Thomas De Quincey 1822
muamor commented on the word furciferous
(a.) Rascally; scandalous.
March 4, 2008
DavidDINO commented on the word furciferous
"Whatever you do, DON'T be furciferous!" (Bill O'Rielly, 1/24/11)
January 25, 2011