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- [skurf]
- /skɜrf/
- /skɜːf/
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- [skurf]
- /skɜrf/
Definitions of scurf word
- noun scurf the scales or small shreds of epidermis that are continually exfoliated from the skin. 1
- noun scurf any scaly matter or incrustation on a surface. 1
- noun scurf dead skin 1
- noun scurf flaky or scaly matter adhering to or peeling off a surface 0
- noun scurf little, dry scales shed by the skin, as dandruff 0
- noun scurf any scaly coating, as on some plants, sometimes indicating a diseased condition 0
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Origin of scurf
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English, Old English < Old Norse skurfa scurf, crust
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Parts of speech for Scurf
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scurf popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
scurf usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for scurf
noun scurf
- dander — small particles or scales of hair or feathers
- dandruff — Dandruff is small white pieces of dead skin in someone's hair, or fallen from someone's hair.
- incrustation — an incrusting or being incrusted.
- encrustation — The action of encrusting or state of being encrusted.
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