| scarf | Origin: Cf. OF. Escharpe a piligrim's scrip, or wallet (handing about the neck), F. Echarpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. Scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. Skiaerf; Sw. Skarp, Prov. G. Scharfe, LG. Scherf, G. Scharpe; and also AS. Scearf a fragment; possibly akin to E. Scrip a wallet. Cf. Scarp a scarf. An article of dress of a light and decorative character, worn loosely over the shoulders or about the neck or the waist; a light shawl or handkerchief for the neck; also, a cravat; a neckcloth. "Put on your hood and scarf." (Swift) "With care about the banners, scarves, and staves." (R. Browning) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| scarf bandage | A piece of cloth cut in the shape of a right-angled triangle, used as a sling. Synonym: scarf bandage. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Scarff, John | <person> U.S. Neurosurgeon, *1898. See: Stookey-Scarff operation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| scarfskin | <anatomy> See Epidermis. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |