Index of English words, starting with "sc"

(1) - Scurvy (n.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about the thighs and legs, due to extravasation of blood, and by spongy gums, and bleeding from almost all the mucous membranes. It is accompanied by paleness, languor, depression, and general debility. It is occasioned by confinement, innutritious food, and hard labor, but especially by lack of fresh vegetable food, or confinement for a long time to a limited range of food, which is incapable of repairing the waste of the system. It was formerly prevalent among sailors and soldiers.
(2) - Scurvy (n.) Vile; mean; low; vulgar; contemptible.
(3) - Scurvy (n.) Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.

(1) - Scut (n.) The tail of a hare, or of a deer, or other animal whose tail is short, sp. when carried erect; hence, sometimes, the animal itself.

(1) - Scutage (n.) Shield money; commutation of service for a sum of money. See Escuage.

(1) - Scutal (a.) Of or pertaining to a shield.

(1) - Scutate (a.) Protected or covered by bony or horny plates, or large scales.
(2) - Scutate (a.) Buckler-shaped; round or nearly round.