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An American Dictionary of the English Language
Revised and enlarged (Goodrich & Porter)
Springfield, Mass. · G. & C. Merriam · 1865
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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…Scour'ge, v. t. p. 1183To whip severely; to lash. Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman? Acts xxii. 25. 2. To punish with severity; to chastise; to afflict for sins or faults, and with the purpose of…Scour'ger, n. p. 1183One who scourges or punishes; one who afflicts severely. The West must be the scourger of the world. Byron.Scōurse, v. t. p. 1183See SCORSE.Scout, n. p. 1183A person sent out to gain and bring in tidings; especially, one employed in war to gain information of the movements and condition of an enemy; a spy. Scouts each coast light-arm'd scour, Each…Scout, v. t. p. 1183To spy out; to watch for; to observe closely. Take more men, And scout him round. B. Jonson. 2. To pass over or through, for the purpose of spying out; to reconnoiter; as, to scout a country. 3. To…Scout, v. i. p. 1183To go on the business of watching the motions of an enemy; to act as a scout. With obscure wing Scout far and wide into the realm of night. Milton.Scōv'el, n. p. 1183A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin. Ainsworth.Scow, n. p. 1183(Naut.) A large, flat-bottomed boat. [Written also skow.]Scow, v. t. p. 1183To transport in a scow.Scowl, v. i. p. 1183To wrinkle the brows, as in frowning or displeasure; to put on a frowning look; to look sour, sullen, severe, or angry. She scowled and frowned with froward countenance. Spenser. 2. Hence, to look…Scowl, v. t. p. 1183To look at or repel with a scowl or frown. Milton.Scowl, n. p. 1183The wrinkling of the brows in frowning; the expression of displeasure, sullenness, or discontent in the countenance. 2. Hence, gloom; dark or rude aspect. A ruddy storm, whose scowl Made heaven’s…Scowl'ing-ly, adv. p. 1183In a scowling manner; with a wrinkled, frowning aspect; with a sullen look.Scrab'bed Eggs p. 1183A lenten dish, composed of eggs boiled hard, chopped, and mixed with a seasoning of butter, salt, and pepper. Halliwell.