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noun

Scurf n.

Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.

Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent. "The scurf is worn away of each committed crime."

Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface. "There stood a hill not far, whose grisly top Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire Shone with a glossy scurf."

(Bot.) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Scurf" Quotes from Famous Books

... removing the lather, use a sponge and warm vinegar or weak acid (see Acetic Acid), and dry gently with a soft towel. This application can be used with good effect in all cases of hard, dry skin on the head, and formation of white scurf. It preserves the hair, and stimulates its growth. It also removes the painful sensitiveness to touch so often felt in the hair and head skin. Care must ever be taken to do it all with a gentle hand. So done it is priceless in its soothing and ...

— Papers on Health • John Kirk

Words linked to "Scurf" : dandruff, fleck, phytology, exfoliation, scrap, bit, chip, scale, botany