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scurf

scurf \'sk*rf\ \'sk*r-fe-\ n [ME, of Scand origin; akin to Icel skurfa 
   scurf; akin to OHG scorf]scurf, L carpere to pluck - more at HARVEST 1: 
   thin dry scales detached from the epidermis esp. in an abnormal skin con 
   dition 2a: something like flakes or scales adhering to a surface  2b: the 
   foul remains of something adherent  3a: a scaly deposit or covering on some 
   plant parts; also : a local ized or general darkening and roughening of a 
   plant surface usu. more pronounced than russeting 3b: a plant disease 
   characterized by scurf  - scurfy aj