Scurf

Definition of Scurf

n.	1.	Thin dry scales or scabs upon the body; especially, thin scales exfoliated from the cuticle, particularly of the scalp; dandruff.
	2.	Hence, the foul remains of anything adherent. The scurf is worn away of each committed crime. - Dryden.
	3.	Anything like flakes or scales adhering to a surface. There stood a hill not far, whose grisly top Belched fire and rolling smoke; the rest entire Shone with a glossy scurf. - Milton.
	4.	(Bot.) Minute membranous scales on the surface of some leaves, as in the goosefoot.

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