Cullions

/ˈkʌljənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cullion; multiple base, cowardly, or despicable people.

Etymology

Standard English plural of cullion, formed by adding -s to the singular noun.

Kelly Says

Elizabethan plays could insult entire groups with 'cullions'—it's the difference between 'you're a scoundrel' and 'you're all scoundrels!'

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