scattergood

[ skat-er-good ]

noun

1. a spendthrift.

Word History and Origins

Origin of scattergood¹

First recorded in 1570–80; scatter + good

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

Now, do not image this preacher as a dreaming scattergood; he would do as much as any man should, that is to say, his utmost, in his pulpit and his parish.

From Project Gutenberg