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

Landrieu’s request put Republicans who have pressed for the pipeline on the spot, rejecting Landrieu’scall would open them to widespread criticism.

From Washington Times

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

From Project Gutenberg

Scall′op moth, a name applied to several geometrid moths; Scall′op-shell, a scallop, or the shell of one, the badge of a pilgrim.

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But if on the head and beard there be “yellow thin hair,” it is a dry scall—this aggravates.

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—I desire you that we may be friends; and let us knog our 110 prains together to be revenge on this same scall, scurvy, cogging companion, the host of the Garter.

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