verb Scath, Scathe v. t. (past & past part. scathed; pres. part. scathing) To do harm to; to injure; to damage; to waste; to destroy. "As when heaven's fire Hath scathed the forest oaks or mountain pines." "Strokes of calamity that scathe and scorch the soul."
noun Scath n. (Written also scathe) Harm; damage; injury; hurt; waste; misfortune. "But she was somedeal deaf, and that was skathe." "Great mercy, sure, for to enlarge a thrall, Whose freedom shall thee turn to greatest scath." "Wherein Rome hath done you any scath, Let him make treble satisfaction."
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