[scarf] n, pl scarfs [ME skarf, prob. of Scand origin; akin to ON skarfr scarf] (15c) 1: either of the chamfered or cutaway ends that fit together to form a scarf joint
2: a joint made by chamfering, halving, or notching two pieces to correspond and lapping and bolting them--called also scarf joint
[2]scarf also scarph vt (1627) 1: to unite by a scarf joint
2: to form a scarf on [3]scarf n, pl scarves or scarfs [ONF escarpe sash, sling] (1555) 1 a: a military or official sash usu. indicative of rank b archaic: tippet 3
2: a broad band of cloth worn about the shoulders, around the neck, or over the head
3: runner 6b [4]scarf vt (1598) 1: to wrap, cover, or adorn with or as if with a scarf
2: to wrap or throw on (a scarf or mantle) loosely [5]scarf vt [by alter.] (ca. 1960): [3]scoff 1 "~ed down my sandwich"