SCUT


Meaning of SCUT in English

~ 1

■ noun the short tail of a hare, rabbit, or deer.

Origin

ME: of unknown origin; cf. obs. ~ 'short', also 'shorten'.

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~ 2

■ noun informal, chiefly Irish a foolish, contemptible, or objectionable person.

Origin

C19: of unknown origin.

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