scarf1
n.
(pl. scarves or scarfs)
a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head.
Derivative
- scarfed
(also scarved)
adj.
Etymology
C16: prob. based on Old North. Fr. escarpe, prob. identical with OFr. escharpe ‘pilgrim's scrip’.
scarf2
v.
- join the ends of (two pieces of timber or metal) by bevelling or notching them so that they fit together.
- make an incision in the blubber of (a whale).
n.
- a joint made by scarfing.
- an instance of scarfing.
Etymology
ME: prob. via OFr. from ON.
scarf3
v.
N. Amer. informal eat or drink hungrily or enthusiastically.
Etymology
1960s: var. of scoff2.