~ 1
■ noun ( plural scarves or ~s ) a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head.
Derivatives
~ed (also scarved ) adjective
Origin
C16: prob. based on Old North. Fr. escarpe , prob. identical with OFr. escharpe 'pilgrim's scrip'.
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 join the ends of (two pieces of timber or metal) by bevelling or notching them so that they fit together.
2》 make an incision in the blubber of (a whale).
■ noun
1》 a joint made by ~ing.
2》 an instance of ~ing.
Origin
ME: prob. via OFr. from ON.
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~ 3
■ verb N. Amer. informal eat or drink hungrily or enthusiastically.
Origin
1960s: var. of scoff 2 .