1. v. & n.
--v.tr.
1. put an end to; frustrate (injury scotched his attempt).
2 archaic a wound without killing; slightly disable. b make incisions in; score.
--n.
1. archaic a slash.
2 a line on the ground for hopscotch.
Etymology: ME: orig. unkn. 2. n. & v.
--n. a wedge or block placed against a wheel etc. to prevent its slipping.
--v.tr. hold back (a wheel, barrel, etc.) with a scotch.
Etymology: 17th c.: perh. scatch stilt f. OF escache