Scalawag

['skæləwæɡ]

Definition

(noun.) a white Southerner who supported Reconstruction policies after the American Civil War (usually for self-interest).

Editor: Winthrop--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A scamp; a scapegrace.

Checker: Mollie

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Low.] Scapegrace, miserable scamp, worthless fellow.

Typed by Juan

Definition

n. an undersized animal of little value: a scamp: a native Southern Republican as opposed to a carpet-bagger during the period of reconstruction after the American Civil War.

Inputed by Hannibal