Scrāp, n.

n. [O. Eng. scrape, from scrape, v. t. Cf. Icel. skrap, trifle, cracking.] 1. Something scraped off; hence, a small piece; a bit; a fragment; a detached, incomplete portion. I have no materials—not a scrap. De Quincey.

2. Specifically, a fragment of something written or printed; a brief excerpt; an unconnected extract.
3. (pl.) The skinny substance that remains after trying animal fat; as, tallow scraps, &c.