The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
Chapter 1496
Scotch , v. t. [Probably the same word as scutch ; cf. Norw. skoka , skoko , a swingle for flax; perhaps akin to E. shake .] To cut superficially; to wound; to score.
We have scotched the snake, not killed it. Shak.
Scotched collops (Cookery) , a dish made of pieces of beef or veal cut thin, or minced, beaten flat, and stewed with onion and other condiments; -- called also Scotch collops . [Written also scotcht collops .]
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Scotch , n. A slight cut or incision; a score.
Walton.
Scotch-hopper <Xpage=1290>
Scotch"-hop`per (?) , n. Hopscotch.
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Scotch"ing , n. (Masonry) Dressing stone with a pick or pointed instrument.
Scotchman <Xpage=1290>
Scotch"man (?) , n. ; pl. Scotchmen (<?/) . 1. A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.
2. (Naut.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.
Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Scoter <Xpage=1290>
Sco"ter (?) , n. [Cf. Prov. E. scote to plow up.] (Zo\'94l.) Any one of several species of northern sea ducks of the genus Oidemia .
&hand; The European scoters are Oidemia nigra , called also black duck , black diver , surf duck ; and the velvet, or double, scoter ( O. fusca ). The common American species are the velvet, or white-winged, scoter ( O. Deglandi ), called also velvet duck , white-wing , bull coot , white-winged coot ; the black scoter ( O. Americana ), called also black coot , butterbill , coppernose ; and the surf scoter, or surf duck ( O. perspicillata ), called also baldpate , skunkhead , horsehead , patchhead , pishaug , and spectacled coot . These birds are collectively called also coots . The females and young are called gray coots , and brown coots .
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Scot"-free" [?] , a. Free from payment of scot; untaxed; hence, unhurt; clear; safe.
Do as much for this purpose, and thou shalt pass scot-free . Sir W. Scott.
Then young Hay escaped scot-free to Holland. A. Lang.
Scotch <Xpage=1290>
Scotch (?) , v. t. To clothe or cover up. [Obs.]
Scotia <Xpage=1290>
Sco"ti*a (?) , n. [L., fr. Gr. skoti`a darkness, a sunken molding in the base of a pillar, so called from the dark shadow it casts, from sko`tos darkness.] (Arch.) A concave molding used especially in classical architecture.
Scotia <Xpage=1290>
Sco"ti*a , n. [L.] Scotland [Poetic]
O Scotia ! my dear, my native soil! Burns.
Scotist <Xpage=1290>
Sco"tist (?) , n. (Eccl. Hist.) A follower of (Joannes) Duns Scotus , the Franciscan scholastic ( d. 1308), who maintained certain doctrines in philosophy and theology, in opposition to the Thomists , or followers of Thomas Aquinas, the Dominican scholastic.
Scotograph <Xpage=1290>
Scot"o*graph (?) , n. [Gr. sko`tos darkness + -graph .] An instrument for writing in the dark, or without seeing.
Maunder.
Scotoma <Xpage=1290>
Sco*to"ma (?) , n. [L.] (Med.) Scotomy.
Scotomy <Xpage=1290>
Scot"o*my (?) , n. [NL. scotomia , from Gr. <?/ dizziness, fr. <?/ to darken, fr. sko`tos darkness: cf. F. scotomie .] 1. Dizziness with dimness of sight. [Obs.]
Massinger.
2. (Med.) Obscuration of the field of vision due to the appearance of a dark spot before the eye.
Scotoscope <Xpage=1290>
Sco"to*scope (? ∨ ?) , n. [Gr. sko`tos darkness + -scope .] An instrument that discloses objects in the dark or in a faint light. [Obs.]
Pepys.
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Scots (?) , a. [For older Scottis Scottish. See Scottish .] Of or pertaining to the Scotch; Scotch; Scottish; as, Scots law; a pound Scots (1s. 8d.) .
Scotsman <Xpage=1290>
Scots"man (-m a n) , n. See Scotchman .
Scottering <Xpage=1290>
Scot"ter*ing (?) , n. The burning of a wad of pease straw at the end of harvest. [Prov. Eng.]
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Scot"ti*cism (?) , n. An idiom, or mode of expression, peculiar to Scotland or Scotchmen.
That, in short, in which the Scotticism of Scotsmen most intimately consists, is the habit of emphasis. Masson.
Scotticize <Xpage=1290>
Scot"ti*cize (?) , v. t. To cause to become like the Scotch; to make Scottish. [R.]
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Scot"tish (?) , a. [From Scot a Scotchman: cf. AS. Scyttisc , and E. Scotch , a. , Scots , a. ] Of or pertaining to the inhabitants of Scotland, their country, or their language; as, Scottish industry or economy; a Scottish chief; a Scottish dialect .
Scoundrel <Xpage=1290>
Scoun"drel (?) , n. [Probably from Prov. E. & Scotch scunner , scouner , to loathe, to disgust, akin to AS. scunian to shun. See Shun .] A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a man without honor or virtue.
Go, if your ancient, but ignoble blood Has crept through soundrels ever since the flood. Pope.
Scoundrel <Xpage=1290>
Scoun"drel , a. Low; base; mean; unprincipled.
Scoundreldom <Xpage=1290>
Scoun"drel*dom (?) , n. The domain or sphere of scoundrels; scoundrels, collectively; the state, ideas, or practices of scoundrels.
Carlyle.
Scoundrelism <Xpage=1290>
Scoun"drel*ism (?) , n. The practices or conduct of a scoundrel; baseness; rascality.
Cotgrave.
Scour <Xpage=1290>
Scour (?) , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scoured (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scouring .] [Akin to LG. sch\'81ren , D. schuren , schueren , G. scheuern , Dan. skure ; Sw. skura ; all possibly fr. LL. escurare , fr. L. ex + curare to take care. Cf. Cure .] 1. To rub hard with something rough, as sand or Bristol brick, especially for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease, dirt, etc., as articles of dress.
2. To purge; as, to scour a horse .
3. To remove by rubbing or cleansing; to sweep along or off; to carry away or remove, as by a current of water; -- often with off or away .
[I will] stain my favors in a bloody mask, Which, washed away, shall scour my shame with it. Shak.
4. [Perhaps a different word; cf. OF. escorre , escourre , It. scorrere , both fr. L. excurrere to run forth. Cf. Excursion .] To pass swiftly over; to brush along; to traverse or search thoroughly; as, to scour the coast .
Not so when swift Camilla scours the plain. Pope.
Scouring barrel , a tumbling barrel. See under Tumbling . -- Scouring cinder (Metal.) , a basic slag, which attacks the lining of a shaft furnace. Raymond. -- Scouring rush . (Bot.) See Dutch rush , under Dutch . -- Scouring stock (Woolen Manuf.) , a kind of fulling mill.
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Scour , v. i. 1. To clean anything by rubbing.
Shak.
2. To cleanse anything.
Warm water is softer than cold, for it scoureth better. Bacon.
3. To be purged freely; to have a diarrh\'d2a.
4. To run swiftly; to rove or range in pursuit or search of something; to scamper.
So four fierce coursers, starting to the race, Scour through the plain, and lengthen every pace. Dryden.
Scour <Xpage=1290>
Scour , n. Diarrh\'d2a or dysentery among cattle.
Scourage <Xpage=1290>
Scour"age (?; 48) , n. Refuse water after scouring.
Scourer <Xpage=1290>
Scour"er (?) , n. 1. One who, or that which, scours.
2. A rover or footpad; a prowling robber.
In those days of highwaymen and scourers . Macaulay.
Scourge <Xpage=1290>
Scourge (?) , n. [F. escourg\'82e , fr. L. excoriata (sc. scutica ) a stripped off (lash or whip), fr. excoriate to strip, to skin. See Excoriate .] 1. A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip.
Up to coach then goes The observed maid, takes both the scourge and reins. Chapman.
2. Hence, a means of inflicting punishment, vengeance, or suffering; an infliction of affliction; a punishment.
Sharp scourges of adversity. Chaucer.
What scourge for perjury Can this dark monarchy afford false Clarence? Shak.
Scourge <Xpage=1290>
Scourge , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scourged (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scourging (?) .] [From Scourge , n. : cf. OF. escorgier .] 1. To whip severely; to lash.
is it lawful for you to scourge a . . . Roman? Acts xxii. 25.
2. To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict, as for sins or faults, and with the purpose of correction.
Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. Heb. xii. 6.
3. To harass or afflict severely.
To scourge and impoverish the people. Brougham.
Scourger <Xpage=1290>
Scour"ger (?) , n. One who scourges or punishes; one who afflicts severely.
The West must own the scourger of the world. Byron.
Scourse <Xpage=1290>
Scourse (?) , v. t. See Scorse . [Obs.]
Scouse <Xpage=1290>
Scouse (?) , n. (Naut.) A sailor's dish. Bread scouse contains no meat; lob scouse contains meat, etc. See Lobscouse .
Ham. Nav. Encyc.
Scout <Xpage=1290>
Scout (?) , n. [Icel. sk<?/ta a small craft or cutter.] A swift sailing boat. [Obs.]
So we took a scout , very much pleased with the manner and conversation of the passengers. Pepys.
Scout <Xpage=1290>
Scout , n. [Icel. sk&umac;ta to jut out. Cf. Scout to reject.] A projecting rock. [Prov. Eng.]
Wright.
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Scout <Xpage=1291>
Scout (?) , v. t. [Icel. sk<?/ta a taunt; cf. Icel. skuta to jut out, skota to shove, skj<?/ta to shoot, to shove. See Shoot .] To reject with contempt, as something absurd; to treat with ridicule; to flout; as, to scout an idea or an apology . "Flout 'em and scout 'em."
Shak.
Scout <Xpage=1291>
Scout , n. [OF. escaute scout, spy, fr. escouter , escolter , to listen, to hear, F. \'82couter , fr. L. auscultare , to hear with attention, to listen to. See Auscultation .] 1. A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information of the movements and condition of an enemy.
Scouts each coast light-arm\'8ad scour, Each quarter, to descry the distant foe. Milton.
2. A college student's or undergraduate's servant; -- so called in Oxford, England; at Cambridge called a gyp ; and at Dublin, a skip . [Cant]
3. (Criket) A fielder in a game for practice.
4. The act of scouting or reconnoitering. [Colloq.]
While the rat is on the scout . Cowper.
Syn. -- Scout , Spy . -- In a military sense a scout is a soldier who does duty in his proper uniform, however hazardous his adventure. A spy is one who in disguise penetrates the enemies' lines, or lurks near them, to obtain information.
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Scout , v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scouted ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scouting .] 1. To observe, watch, or look for, as a scout; to follow for the purpose of observation, as a scout.
Take more men, And scout him round. Beau. & Fl.
2. To pass over or through, as a scout; to reconnoiter; as, to scout a country .
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Scout , v. i. To go on the business of scouting, or watching the motions of an enemy; to act as a scout.
With obscure wing Scout far and wide into the realm of night. Milton.
Scovel <Xpage=1291>
Scov"el (?) , n. [OF. escouve , escouvette , broom, L. scopae , or cf. W. ysgubell , dim. of ysgub a broom.] A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin.
Scow <Xpage=1291>
Scow (?) , n. [D. schouw .] (Naut.) A large flat-bottomed boat, having broad, square ends.
Scow <Xpage=1291>
Scow , v. t. To transport in a scow.
Scowl <Xpage=1291>
Scowl (?) , v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Scowled (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scowling .] [Akin to Dan. skule ; cf. Icel. skolla to skulk, LG. schulen to hide one's self, D. schuilen , G. schielen to squint, Dan. skele , Sw. skela , AS. sceolh squinting. Cf. Skulk .] 1. To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry.
She scowled and frowned with froward countenance. Spenser.
2. Hence, to look gloomy, dark, or threatening; to lower. "The scowling heavens."
Thomson.
Scowl <Xpage=1291>
Scowl , v. t. 1. To look at or repel with a scowl or a frown.
Milton.
2. To express by a scowl; as, to scowl defiance .
Scowl <Xpage=1291>
Scowl , n. 1. The wrinkling of the brows or face in frowing; the expression of displeasure, sullennes, or discontent in the countenance; an angry frown.
With solemn phiz, and critic scowl . Lloyd.
2. Hence, gloom; dark or threatening aspect.
Burns.
A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven's radiant face look foul. Crashaw.
Scowlingly <Xpage=1291>
Scowl"ing*ly , adv. In a scowling manner.
Scrabbed eggs <Xpage=1291>
Scrab"bed eggs` (?) . [CF. Scramble .] A Lenten dish, composed of eggs boiled hard, chopped, and seasoned with butter, salt, and pepper.
Halliwell.
Scrabble <Xpage=1291>
Scrab"ble (?) , v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Scrabbled (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scrabbling (?) .] [Freq. of scrape . Cf. Scramble , Scrawl , v. t. ] 1. To scrape, paw, or scratch with the hands; to proceed by clawing with the hands and feet; to scramble; as, to scrabble up a cliff or a tree .
Now after a while Little-faith came to himself, and getting up made shift to scrabble on his way. Bunyan.
2. To make irregular, crooked, or unmeaning marks; to scribble; to scrawl.
David . . . scrabbled on the doors of the gate. 1. Sam. xxi. 13.
Scrabble <Xpage=1291>
Scrab"ble , v. t. To mark with irregular lines or letters; to scribble; as, to scrabble paper .
Scrabble <Xpage=1291>
Scrab"ble , n. The act of scrabbing; a moving upon the hands and knees; a scramble; also, a scribble.
Scraber <Xpage=1291>
Scra"ber (?) , n. [Cf. Scrabble .] (Zo\'94l.) (a) The Manx shearwater. (b) The black guillemot.
Scraffle <Xpage=1291>
Scraf"fle (?) , v. i. [See Scramble : cf. OD. schraeffelen to scrape.] To scramble or struggle; to wrangle; also, to be industrious. [Prov. Eng.]
Halliwell.
Scrag <Xpage=1291>
Scrag (?) , n. [Cf. dial. Sw. skraka a great dry tree, a long, lean man, Gael. sgreagach dry, shriveled, rocky. See Shrink , and cf. Scrog , Shrag , n. ] 1. Something thin, lean, or rough; a bony piece; especially, a bony neckpiece of meat; hence, humorously or in contempt, the neck.
Lady MacScrew, who . . . serves up a scrag of mutton on silver. Thackeray.
2. A rawboned person. [Low]
Halliwell.
3. A ragged, stunted tree or branch.
Scrag whale (Zo\'94l.) , a North Atlantic whalebone whale ( Agaphelus giddosus ). By some it is considered the young of the right whale.
Scragged <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"ged (?) , a. 1. Rough with irregular points, or a broken surface; scraggy; as, a scragged backbone .
2. Lean and rough; scraggy.
Scraggedness <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"ged*ness , n. Quality or state of being scragged.
Scraggily <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"gi*ly (?) , adv. in a scraggy manner.
Scragginess <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"gi*ness , n. The quality or state of being scraggy; scraggedness.
Scraggy <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"gy (?) , a. [ Compar. Scragger (?) ; superl. Scraggiest .] 1. Rough with irregular points; scragged. "A scraggy rock."
J. Philips.
2. Lean and rough; scragged. "His sinewy, scraggy neck."
Sir W. Scott.
Scragly <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"ly , a. See Scraggy .
Scrag-necked <Xpage=1291>
Scrag"-necked` (?) , a. Having a scraggy neck.
Scramble <Xpage=1291>
Scram"ble (?) , v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Scrambled (?) ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scrambling (?) .] [Freq. of Prov. E. scramb to rake together with the hands, or of scramp to snatch at. cf. Scrabble .] 1. To clamber with hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble over the rocks .
2. To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely at what is desired.
Of other care they little reckoning make, Than how to scramble at the shearer's feast. Milton.
Scramble <Xpage=1291>
Scram"ble (?) , v. t. 1. To collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up wealth .
Marlowe.
2. To prepare (eggs) as a dish for the table, by stirring the yolks and whites together while cooking.
Scramble <Xpage=1291>
Scram"ble , n. 1. The act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or clambering.
2. The act of jostling and pushing for something desired; eager and unceremonious struggle for what is thrown or held out; as, a scramble for office .
Scarcity [of money] enhances its price, and increases the scramble . Locke.