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An American Dictionary of the English Language
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Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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Scō'ri-fi-cā'tion, n. p. 1182(Metal.) The act or operation of reducing a body, either wholly or in part, into scoria.Scō'ri·fōrm, a. p. 1182Like scoria; in the form of dross. Kirwan.Scō'ri·fy, v. t. p. 1182To reduce to scoria or drossy matter.Scō'ri·ous, a. p. 1182Drossy; cin-<br>dery; recrementitious. [Rare.] Browne.Scōrn, n. p. 1182Extreme and passionate contempt; that disdain which springs from a person's opinion of the utter meanness and unworthiness of an object. Every sullen frown and bitter scorn But fanned the fuel that…Scōrn, v. t. p. 1182To hold in extreme contempt; to think utterly unworthy of one; to despise; to contemn; to disdain; to slight. I scorn thy meat; 'twould choke me. Shak. This my long sufferance and my day of grace…Scōrn, v. t. p. 1182To scoff; to show contumely, derision, or reproach. [Obs.] He said mine eyes were black, and my hair black, And, now I am remembered, scorned at me. Shak.Scōrn'er, n. p. 1182One who scorns; a contemner; a despiser. They are great scorners of death. Spenser. 2. A scoffer; a derider; one who scoffs at religion, its ordinances and teachers.Scōrn'ful, a. p. 1182Full of scorn or contempt; contemptuous; disdainful. “Scornful of winter’s frost and summer’s sun.” Prior. “Dart not scornful glances from those eyes.” Shak. Syn.—Contemptuous; disdainful…Scôrn'ful-ly, adv. p. 1182In a scornful manner; with contempt; insolently. The sacred rights of the Christian church are scornfully trampled on in print. Atterbury.Scôrn'ful-ness, n. p. 1182The quality of being scornful.Scôrn'y, a. p. 1182Full of scorn; deserving scorn. [Obs.]Scŏr'o-dīte, n. p. 1182(Min.) A native compound of arsenic acid and oxide of iron, having a leek-green or brownish color. [Written also skorodite.] Dana.Scōr'pi-o, n. p. 1182A scorpion. 2. (Astron.) A constellation of the zodiac which the sun enters about the twenty-third day of October; the scorpion.Scōr'pi-oid or Scōr'pi-oid'al, a. p. 1182Scorpion-like. 2. (Bot.) Having the main axis of an inflorescence curved or circinate at the end, like the tail of a scorpion.Scōr'pi-on, n. p. 1182A pedipalpous, pulmonary arachnidan, of the genus Scorpio. Scorpions have an elongated body, terminated by a long, slender tail formed of six joints, the last of which terminates in an arcuated and…Scōr'pi-on-fly, n. p. 1182(Entom.) A neuropterous insect of the genus Panorpa, having a tail which resembles that of a scorpion.Scōr'pi-on-grāss, n. p. 1182(Bot.) A plant of the genus Myosotis. M. palustris is the forget-me-not.Scōr'pi-on-sēn'nā, n. p. 1182(Bot.) A shrub of the genus Coronilla (C. emerus), the leaves of which possess cathartic properties, and are often used to adulterate senna.Scōr'pi-on's-tāil, n. p. 1182(Bot.) A plant of the genus Scorpiurus, with trailing, herbaceous stalks, and producing a pod resembling a caterpillar, whence it is sometimes called caterpillar. Partington.Scōr'pi-on's-thôrn, n. p. 1182(Bot.) A plant of the genus Ulex.Scōr'pi-on-wort, n. p. 1182(Bot.) A plant; the Ornithopus scorpioides. Parr.Scōrse, n. p. 1182A course or dealing; barter; exchange. [Obs.] And recompensed them with a bitter scorse. Spencer.Seōrse, v. t. p. 1182To chase. Spenser. 2. To barter or exchange. Spenser.Seōrse, v. i. p. 1182To deal for the purchase of any thing; to barter. [Obs.] B. Jonson.Scōr'ta-to-ry, a. p. 1182Pertaining to, or consisting in, fornication or lewdness; as, scortatory love.Seōr'zā, n. p. 1182(Min.) A variety of epidote. Craig.Scōt, n. p. 1182A portion of money assessed or paid; a tax or contribution; a mulet; a fine; a shot. Scot and lot, a customary contribution laid on subjects according to their ability. Cowell.Scōt, n. p. 1182(Geog.) A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scotsman or Scotchman.Scōt, v. t. p. 1182To scotch. See SCOTCH.Scōt'al or Scōt'āle, n. p. 1182(Law.) The keeping of an alehouse by the officer of a forest, and drawing people to spend their money for liquor, for fear of his displeasure. Mannood.Scōtch, a. p. 1183(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, Scotland or its inhabitants; Scottish. Scotch fiddle, the itch. [Cant.] W. Scott.—Scotch mist, a coarse, dense mist, like fine rain.—Scotch pine (Bot.) See…Scōtch, v. t. p. 1183To shoulder up; hence, to prop; to support, as a wheel, by placing some obstacle to prevent its rolling. 2. To pack, as hemp. Wright.Scōtch, v. t. p. 1183To chop off a bit of the bark, skin, or surface of; to make a shallow incision in; to wound superficially; to score. We have scotched the snake, not killed it. Shak.Scōtch, n. p. 1183A slight cut; a shallow incision; a score. Walton.Scōtch'-cŏl'lops or Scōtched'-cŏl'lops, n. pl. p. 1183Veal cut into small pieces.Scōtch'-hŏp'per, n. p. 1183A play in which boys hop over scotches or lines in the ground; hop-scotch.Scōtch'man, n. p. 1183A native or inhabitant of Scotland; a Scot; a Scotsman.Scō'ter, n. p. 1183(Ornith.) A marine bird of the genus Oidemia; the black diver or duck.Scōt'-free, a. p. 1183Free from payment or scot; untaxed. 2. Hence, unhurt; clear; safe. Do as much for this purpose, and thou shalt pass scot-free. W. Scott.Scōth, v. t. p. 1183To clothe or cover up; to envelop in darkness. [Obs.] Nares.Scō'ti-ă, n. p. 1183(Arch.) (a.) A concave molding used in the base of a column between the fillets of the tori, and in other situations, its outline being a segment of a circle, often a segment greater than a…Scō'tist, n. p. 1183(Eccl. Hist.) One of the followers of Scotus, the founder of a sect of school divines who maintained certain doctrines in philosophy and theology: — in opposition to the Thomists, or followers of…Scōt'o-dīn'i-ā, n. p. 1183(Med.) Giddiness with imperfect vision, often succeeded by headache. Dunglison.Scōt'o-grāph, n. p. 1183An instrument for writing in the dark, or without seeing.Scōt'o-my, n. p. 1183Dizziness or swimming of the head, with dimness of sight; scotodinia. Massinger.Scō'to-scōpe, n. p. 1183An optical instrument, by means of which objects may be discerned in the dark. Comes Mr. Reeve with a microscope and a scotoscope.... The latter he gives me, and is of value, and a curious curiosity…Scōts, a. p. 1183Of, or pertaining to, the Scotch; Scotch; Scottish; as, Scots law.Scōts'man, n. p. 1183See SCOTCHMAN.Scōt'ter-ing, n. p. 1183The burning of a wad of pease straw at the end of harvest. [Prov. Eng.] Bailey.Scōt'ti-cism, n. p. 1183An idiom or expression peculiar to the natives of Scotland.Scōt'ti-çize, v. t. p. 1183To cause to become like the Scotch; to make Scottish. [Rare.]Scōt'tish, a. p. 1183(Geog.) Of, or pertaining to, the inhabitants of Scotland, or to their country or language; as, Scottish industry or economy; a Scottish chief; the Scottish dialect.Scōun'drel, n. p. 1183A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a base villain; a man without honor or virtue. Go, if your ancient but ignoble blood Has crept through scoundrels ever since the flood. Pope.Scoun'drel, a. p. 1183Low; base; mean; unprincipled.Scōun'drel-ism, n. p. 1183Baseness; turpitude; rascality. Cotgrave.Scour, v. t. p. 1183To rub hard with something rough, for the purpose of cleaning; to clean by friction; to make clean or bright; to cleanse from grease, dirt, &c., as articles of dress; to restore. 2. To purge…Scour, v. i. p. 1183To clean any thing by rubbing. Shak. 2. To clean; to cleanse. Warm water is softer than cold, for it scoureth better. Bacon. 3. To be purged to excess. 4. To run with celerity; to rove or range; to…Scour'er, n. p. 1183One who, or that which, scours; a cleanser. 2. A drastic cathartic; a violent purgative. 3. One that runs with speed; a swift runner. 4. A rover, robber, or foot-pad. “In those days of highwaymen and…Scourge, n. p. 1183A lash; a strap or cord, especially one used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip. Up to coach then goes The inexorable maid, takes both the scourge and…