scollop
1 Britishnoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of scollop
C19: from Irish Gaelic scolb
Example Sentences
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Some cut out a scollop both before and behind; but in this case, the back is hollowed out one third less than the front.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
Obs.—Minced veal makes a very pretty dish put into scollop shells, and bread crumbed over, and sprinkled with a little butter, and browned in a Dutch oven, or a cheese-toaster.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
Why, to have that good time back, she'd even welcome the poor-lookin' little scollop of a thing, and give her share of the old home!...
From Candle and Crib by Elvery, Beatrice
If it has been properly done, the scollop will draw freely.
From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous
The scollop and oyster Their two shells did roister, Like castanets flitting; While limpets moved clearly, And rocks very nearly With laughter were splitting.
From The Lilac Fairy Book by Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice)
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