Scurf word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "scurf" word

[noun] a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin
[noun] (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

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\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. 2. Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent. The scurf is worn away of each committed crime. --Dryden. 3. 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. --Milton. 4. (Bot.) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot. --Gray.

Synonyms for scurf

exfoliation, scale

The fun area, different aproach to word »scurf«

Let's analyse "scurf" as pure text. This string has Five letters in One syllable and One vowel. 20% of vowels is 18.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: FRUCS. Average typing speed for these characters is 1340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: ... -.-. ..- .-. ..-.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: scurf: 3 = 3, reduced: 3 . and the final result is Three.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: scurf: 1 + 3 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 22, reduced: 22, and the final result is Twenty-Two.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
F (1)	6	Lovers	Practical, Faithful, Organizer
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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