n. & v.
--n.
1. a hist. a raised wooden platform used for the execution of criminals. b a similar platform used for drying tobacco etc.
2 SCAFFOLDING.
3 (prec. by the) death by execution.
--v.tr. attach scaffolding to (a building).
Derivatives:
scaffolder n.
Etymology: ME f. AF f. OF (e)schaffaut, earlier escadafaut: cf. CATAFALQUE