scarfskin
[ skahrf-skin ]
/ ˈskɑrfˌskɪn /
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noun
the outermost layer of the skin; epidermis.
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First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Words nearby scarfskin
scarf, scar-faced, Scarfe, scarf joint, scarfpin, scarfskin, Scargill, scarification, scarificator, scarify, scarious
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Example sentences from the Web for scarfskin
There is no blood in the scarfskin, but there is a network of blood tubes in the true skin.
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British Dictionary definitions for scarfskin
scarfskin
/ (ˈskɑːfˌskɪn) /
noun
the outermost layer of the skin; epidermis or cuticle
Word Origin for scarfskin
C17: from scarf 1 (in the sense: an outer covering)
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Medical definitions for scarfskin
scarfskin
[ skärf′skĭn′ ]
n.
The outermost layer of skin, especially that which forms the cuticle.
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