A worthless, contemptible fellow. This term often appears in the form "scut work".[Or uncertain origin, perhaps from scout.]
A short erect tail, especially of a hare, rabbit, or deer.
[Of unknown origin.]
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"The Voice: Heave a rope when we come alongside. [Then irritably.] Where are ye, ye scut?"
Eugene O'Neill; Anna Christie; 1922.
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