scarf

I. noun (plural scarfs) Etymology: Middle English skarf, probably from Old Norse skarfr butt end of a plank Date: 15th century 1. either of the chamfered or cutaway ends that fit together to form a scarf joint 2. an in-line joint made by chamfering, halving, or notching two pieces to correspond and lapping them II. transitive verb also scarph Date: 1627 1. to unite by a scarf joint 2. to form a scarf on III. noun (plural scarves or scarfs) Etymology: probably modification of Middle French dialect (Norman) escreppe, Middle French escherpe sash, sling, from Old French, pilgrim's shoulder bag, from Medieval Latin scrippum Date: 1555 1. a. a military or official sash usually indicative of rank b. archaic tippet 3 2. a broad band of cloth worn about the shoulders, around the neck, or over the head 3. runner 6b IV. transitive verb Date: 1598 1. to wrap, cover, or adorn with or as if with a scarf 2. to wrap or throw on (a scarf or mantle) loosely V. transitive verb Etymology: by alteration Date: circa 1960 1. scoff 1 <

scarfed down my sandwich

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scarfed up the best seats

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