Ribald

rib′ald, n. a loose, low character.— adj. low, base, mean: licentious: foul-mouthed—also Rib′aud ( Spens. ).— adjs. Rib′aldish , Rib′aldrous , ribald.— n. Rib′aldry , obscenity: fil you r : low and vulgar scurrility—also Rib′audry ( obs. ). [O. Fr. ribald , ribaut (Fr. ribaud , It. ribaldo )—Old High Ger. hrīpā , Mid. High Ger. ribe , a whore.]