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121scrimshander — [ skrɪmˌʃandə] verb another term for scrimshaw. noun a person who makes scrimshaw. Origin C19: from a var. of scrimshaw + er1 …
122scrimshank — [ skrɪmʃaŋk] verb Brit. informal (especially of a person in the armed services) shirk one s duty. Derivatives scrimshanker noun Origin C19: of unknown origin …
123scripophily — [skrɪ pɒfɪli] noun the collection of old bond and share certificates as a pursuit or hobby. Derivatives scripophilist noun …
124scriptorium — [skrɪp tɔ:rɪəm] noun (plural scriptoria rɪə or scriptoriums) chiefly historical a room set apart for writing, especially one in a monastery where manuscripts were copied. Origin C18: from med. L., from L. script , scribere write …
125scripture — [ skrɪptʃə] (also scriptures) noun the sacred writings of Christianity contained in the Bible. ↘the sacred writings of another religion. Origin ME: from L. scriptura writings , from script , scribere write …
126scrivener — [ skrɪv(ə)nə] noun historical 1》 a clerk, scribe, or notary. 2》 a person who invested money at interest for clients and lent funds to those who wanted to raise money on security. Origin ME: shortening of OFr. escrivein, from L. scriba (see… …
127scrod — [skrɒd] noun N. Amer. a young cod, haddock, or similar fish. Origin C19: of unknown origin …
128scrofula — [ skrɒfjʊlə] noun chiefly historical a disease with glandular swellings, probably a form of tuberculosis. Derivatives scrofulous adjective Origin ME: from med. L., dimin. of L. scrofa breeding sow (said to be subject to the disease) …
