rascally

Example Sentences

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Rascally they may be, but the privateersmen are providing the embargo-ridden American economy with badly needed supplies and giving employment to thousands of Americans thrown out of work by the British blockade.

From Time Magazine Archive

Rascally dear, isn't it? but the old rogue makes one pay double for the risk!

From The Daisy chain, or Aspirations by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"Rascally thieves, these guardians," said the Public; and straightway forgot the whole business in the rush of its own crazy race for money.

From The Message by Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew)

"Rascally devils," he would say, driving his cribbage pegs home.

From The Courage of Marge O'Doone by Ralph, Lester

"Rascally owners, unsympathetic Board of Trade, master's certificate suspended quite unjustly, and all that--" The agent looked at his watch.

From A Master of Fortune Being Further Adventures of Captain Kettle by Wood, Stanley L.