1. worthless or dissolute persons; scoundrels
Usage: archaic; plural form

Examples

• The medieval text described the bandits as mere losels who preyed upon honest travelers.
• In Shakespeare’s time, losels were often portrayed as lazy vagabonds.
• The old chronicle spoke of losels who squandered their inheritance on drink and gambling.
• These losels have brought shame upon their noble family name.
• The king’s decree banished all losels from the royal court.
• Such losels were considered the lowest members of society.