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scud

1. scud \'sk*d\ vi or scud.ded;  or scud.ding [prob. of Scand origin; akin 
   to Norw skudda to push; akin to L quatere] to shake - more at QUASH 1: to 
   move or run swiftly esp. as if driven forward  2: to run before a gale 
2. scud n 1: the act of scudding : RUSH  2a: loose vapory clouds driven 
   swiftly by the wind  2b1: a slight sudden shower  2b2: a gust of wind  2b3: 
   mist, rain, snow, or spray driven by the wind