scall

[ skawl ]

noun

1. dandruff.

scall

/ skɔːl /

noun

1. pathol a former term for any of various diseases of the scalp characterized by itching and scab formation

Derived Forms

• scalled, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of scall¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Old Norse skalli bald head. skull

Word History and Origins

Origin of scall¹

C14: from Old Norse skalli bald head. Compare skull

Example Sentences

There is favus or scall-head, called also “porrigo,” which has its primary seat in the hair follicles.

From Project Gutenberg

Scall′oped, having the edge or border cut into scallops or curves.

From Project Gutenberg