01 n. The tail of a hare, or of a deer, or other animal whose tail is short, esp. when carried erect; hence, sometimes, the animal itself.
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The tail of a hare, or of a deer, or other animal whose tail is short, esp. when carried erect; hence, sometimes, the animal itself.[Obs.]“How the Indian hare came to have a long tail, whereas that part in others attains no higher than a scut.” — Sir T. Browne.“My doe with the black scut.” — Shak.