scattergood

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And now, my lords, there is that young scattergood the Laird of Bucklaw's fine to be disposed upon.

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  1. noun A spendthrift; a wastrel.

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  • And now, my lords, there is that young scattergood the Laird of Bucklaw's fine to be disposed upon. —  The Bride of Lammermoor
 

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