[scurf] n [ME, fr. OE, of Scand origin; akin to Icel skurfa scurf; akin to OHG scorf scurf, OE sceorfan to scarify] (bef. 12c) 1: thin dry scales detached from the epidermis esp. in an abnormal skin condition; specif: dandruff
2. a: something like flakes or scales adhering to a surface b: the foul remains of something adherent 3 a: a scaly deposit or covering on some plant parts; also: a localized or general darkening and roughening of a plant surface usu. more pronounced than russeting b: a plant disease characterized by scurf -- scurfy adj