I. ˈskāth, ˈskāth noun
Etymology: Middle English skathe, from Old Norse skathi; akin to Old English sceatha injury, Greek askēthēs unharmed
Date: 13th century
: harm , injury
• scathe·less -ləs adjective
II. ˈskāth transitive verb
( scathed ; scath·ing )
Date: 13th century
1. : to do harm to ; specifically : scorch , sear
2. : to assail with withering denunciation