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1scarf
noun \ˈskärf\
plural scarfs
Definition of SCARF
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
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Origin of SCARF
Middle English skarf, probably from Old Norse skarfr butt end of a plank
First Known Use: 15th century
Rhymes with SCARF
2scarf
transitive verb \ˈskärf\
Definition of SCARF
1
: to unite by a scarf joint
2
: to form a scarf on
Variants of SCARF
scarf also scarph \ˈskärf\
First Known Use of SCARF
1627
3scarf
noun
plural scarves \ˈskärvz\ or scarfs
Definition of SCARF
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
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Origin of SCARF
probably modification of Middle French dialect (Norman) escreppe, Middle French escherpe sash, sling, from Old French, pilgrim's shoulder bag, from Medieval Latin scrippum
First Known Use: 1555
Other Clothing Terms
4scarf
transitive verb
Definition of SCARF
1
: to wrap, cover, or adorn with or as if with a scarf
2
: to wrap or throw on (a scarf or mantle) loosely
First Known Use of SCARF
1598
Other Clothing Terms
5scarf
transitive verb
Definition of SCARF
1
: scoff 1 <scarfed down my sandwich>
2
: snap 2 <scarfed up the best seats>
Origin of SCARF
by alteration
First Known Use: circa 1960
SCARFS Defined for Kids
scarf
noun \ˈskärf\
plural scarves \ˈskärvz\ or scarfs
Definition of SCARF for Kids
1
: a piece of cloth worn loosely on the shoulders, around the neck, or on the head
2
: a long narrow strip of cloth used as a cover (as on a bureau)
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