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scamp (1)

scamp [ skamp ] (plural scamps)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mischievous child: a mischievous person, especially a child who misbehaves in harmless or humorous ways ( informal )

2. rogue: a rascally or dishonest person ( dated informal )

3. Caribbean wicked person: a wicked or immoral person, or a criminal

[Mid-18th century. Probably < Middle Dutch schampen (see scamper)]
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