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Scurf

Scurf Meaning & Definition
Scurf Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Scurf?

[n] a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
[n] (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

Synonyms | Synonyms for Scurf: exfoliation | scale

Related Terms | Find terms related to Scurf:

See Also | bit | chip | dander | dandruff | flake | fleck | scrap

Scurf In Webster's Dictionary

\Scurf\, n. [AS. scurf, sceorf, or from Scand.; cf. Sw. skorf, Dan. skurv, Icel. skurfur, D. schurft, G. schorf; all akin to AS. scurf, and to AS. sceorfan to scrape, to gnaw, G. sch["u]rfen to scrape, and probably also to E. scrape. Cf. {Scurvy}.] 1. Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff. 2. Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent. The scurf is worn away of each committed crime. --Dryden. 3. Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface. There stood a hill not far, whose grisly top Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire Shone with a glossy scurf. --Milton. 4. (Bot.) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot. --Gray.

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