I. ˈskärt verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English skarten, alteration of scratten to scratch
chiefly Scotland : scratch , scrape
II. noun
( -s )
chiefly Scotland : scratch , mark ; especially : one made in writing
III. noun
or scarth -rth
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English scarth, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skarfr cormorant
chiefly Scotland : cormorant
IV.
dialect
past of scare