scabbed
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Etymology
Origin of scabbed
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at scab, -ed 3
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Whereas Li’s and Barker’s wounds are fresh, Longwell’s have largely scabbed over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Another described her underarm skin as developing a pink rash which had "scabbed over".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2025
The wounds that Vogel prods have largely scabbed over, and the concluding mood is one of compassion and release.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2024
His hand is still bruised and scabbed, and it must heal fully before he can resume swinging a bat.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 22, 2023
He clenched his fingers, looking at the scabbed knuckles.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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