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Scurf \Scurf\, n. [AS. scurf, sceorf, or from Scand.; cf. Sw.
skorf, Dan. skurv, Icel. skurfur, D. schurft, G. schorf; all
akin to AS. scurf, and to AS. sceorfan to scrape, to gnaw, G.
sch["u]rfen to scrape, and probably also to E. scrape. Cf.
{Scurvy}.]
1. Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin
scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the
scalp; dandruff.
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2. Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.
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The scurf is worn away of each committed crime.
--Dryden.
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3. Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface.
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There stood a hill not far, whose grisly top
Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire
Shone with a glossy scurf. --Milton.
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4. (Bot.) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some
leaves, as in the goosefoot. --Gray.
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