01 n. Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
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Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
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Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent.“The scurf is worn away of each committed crime.” — Dryden.
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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.
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Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.(Bot.)