scurf

[ skurf ]

noun

1. the scales or small shreds of epidermis that are continually exfoliated from the skin.
2. any scaly matter or incrustation on a surface.

scurf

/ skɜːf /

noun

1. another name for dandruff
2. flaky or scaly matter adhering to or peeling off a surface

Derived Forms

• ˈscurfy, adjective

Other Words From

• scurflike adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scurf¹

before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Old Norse skurfa scurf, crust

Word History and Origins

Origin of scurf¹

Old English scurf; related to Old Norse skurfōttr scurfy, Old High German scorf, Danish skurv

Example Sentences

Many who went there covered with scurf returned plump and fair, and scarce like the same people.

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The tree-scurf descended on them, and the birds made a piteous clamour.

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He can't hope for any more big lizards; and of this one he has got every bit of scurf left, I believe.

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It causes a white scurf to strike out upon the skin, somewhat like the dry scurvy.

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He was very thin and his body was covered with white scurf from immoderate use of "ava."

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