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.