scarfy

English

Etymology 1

From scarf +‎ -y.

Adjective

scarfy (comparative more scarfy, superlative most scarfy)

  1. (informal) Resembling or involving a scarf.
    a scarfy shawl

Etymology 2

Adjective

scarfy (comparative more scarfy, superlative most scarfy)

  1. Archaic form of scurfy.
    • 1861, The Homestead, page 368:
      Pigs kept in close quarters may have fair general health, and yet have a scarfy skin, especially on the back, which will leave them when well cared for and allowed more range.

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