† ˈskalfering, vbl. n. and ppl. a.
Also 6 scalf-, scelf-, skelf-.
[f. LG. schalfer or Du. schelfer, var. of schilfer: see skilfer.]
a. vbl. n. Scurfiness. b. ppl. a. Scurfy.
| 1561 Hollybush Hom. Apoth. 2 He y{supt} hath a scalfering head let the same take y⊇ course branne..& put a litle vinegre thereto..: y{supt} doth driue the scelfering away. 1579 Langham Gard. Health (1633) 674 Head skalfering, cast seething hot water into Wheat branne [etc.]. |