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Scarf (medicine)


scarf


Origin: Cf. OF. Escharpe a piligrim's scrip, or wallet (handing about the neck), F. Echarpe sash, scarf; probably from OHG. Scharpe pocket; also (from the French) Dan. Skiaerf; Sw. Skarp, Prov. G. Scharfe, LG. Scherf, G. Scharpe; and also AS. Scearf a fragment; possibly akin to E. Scrip a wallet. Cf. Scarp a scarf.

An article of dress of a light and decorative character, worn loosely over the shoulders or about the neck or the waist; a light shawl or handkerchief for the neck; also, a cravat; a neckcloth. "Put on your hood and scarf." (Swift) "With care about the Banners, scarves, and staves." (R. Browning)

Source: Websters Dictionary


urbanize (iou)



urbanize verb. Also urbanise. M17.
[from URBAN + -IZE.]
verb trans. Make urbane; civilize. Now rare or obsolete. M17.
verb trans. & intrans. Make or become urban in character or appearance; develop into an urban area; (cause to) lose rural character or quality. L19.
Daily Telegraph A legendary place, once filled with mystery.., has been urbanised into a municipal park. Times Literary Supplement An urbanizing society clinging to rural values.
verb trans. Accustom to urban life. Chiefly as urbanized ppl adjective. M20.
J. Addams The Italian woman..became urbanized,..and thus the habits of her entire family were modified.
urbani'zation noun L19.