Webster's Dictionary 1913

1918

Scriber

Scrib″er (?), n. A sharp-pointed tool, used by joiners for drawing lines on stuff; a marking awl.

1919

Scribism

Scrib″ism (?), n. The character and opinions of a Jewish scribe in the time of Christ. F. W. Robertson.

1920

Scrid

Scrid (?), n. A screed; a shred; a fragment.

1921

Scriggle

Scrig″gle (?), v. i. To wriggle.

1922

Scrim

Scrim (?), n. 1. A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, — used for curtains, etc,; — called also India scrim.2. pl. Thin canvas glued on the i...

1923

Scrimer

Scri″mer (?), n. [F. escrimeur. See Skirmish.] A fencing master. Shak.

1924

Scrimmage

Scrim″mage (?; 48), n. [A corruption of skirmish. “Sore scrymmishe.” Ld. Berners.] [Written also scrummage.] 1. Formerly, a skirmish; now, a general row or confused fight or str...

1925

Scrimp

Scrimp (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Scrimped (?; 215); p. pr. & vb. n.Scrimping.] [Cf. Dan. skrumpe, G. schrumpfen, D. krimpen. Cf. Shrimp, Shrink.] To make too small or short; to li...

1926

Scrimp (2)

Scrimp, a. Short; scanty; curtailed.

1927

Scrimp (3)

Scrimp, n. A pinching miser; a niggard.

1928

Scrimping

Scrimp″ing, a. & n. from Scrimp, v. t.Scrimping bar, a device used in connection with a calico printing machine for stretching the fabric breadthwise so that it may be smooth fo...

1929

Scrimpingly

Scrimp″ing‐ly, adv. In a scrimping manner.

1930

Scrimpness

Scrimp″ness, n. The state of being scrimp.

1931

Scrimption

Scrimp″tion (?), n. A small portion; a pittance; a little bit. Halliwell.

1932

Scrimshaw

Scrim″shaw′ (?), v. t. To ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines.

1933

Scrimshaw (2)

Scrim″shaw′, n. A shell, a whale's tooth, or the like, that is scrimshawed.

1934

Scrine

Scrine (?), n. [L. scrinium a case for books, letters, etc.: cf. OF. escrin, F. écrin. See Shrine.] A chest, bookcase, or other place, where writings or curiosities are deposite...

1935

Scringe

Scringe (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Scringed (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Scringing (?).] [Cf. Cringe.] To cringe.

1936

Scrip

Scrip (?), n. [OE. scrippe, probably of Scand. origin; cf. Icel. & OSw. skreppa, and also LL. scrippum, OF. esquerpe, escrepe, F. écharpe scarf. Cf. Scrap, Scarf a piece of dres...

1937

Scrip (2)

Scrip, n. [From script.] 1. A small writing, certificate, or schedule; a piece of paper containing a writing.Call them generally, man by man, according to the scrip. Shak.Bills ...

1938

Scrippage

Scrip″page (?; 48), n. The contents of a scrip, or wallet. Shak.

1939

Script

Script (?), n. [OE. scrit, L. scriptum something written, fr. scribere, scriptum to write: cf. OF. escript, escrit, F. écrit. See Scribe, and cf. Scrip a writing.] 1. A writing;...

1940

Scriptorium

Scrip‐to″ri‐um (?), n.; pl.Scriptoria (#). [LL. See Scriptory.] In an abbey or monastery, the room set apart for writing or copying manuscripts; in general, a room devoted to wr...

1941

Scriptory

Scrip″to‐ry (?), a. [L. scriptorius, fr. scribere, scriptum to write.] Of or pertaining to writing; expressed in writing; used in writing; as, scriptory wills; a scriptory reed....

1942

Scriptural

Scrip″tur‐al (?; 135), a. Contained in the Scriptures; according to the Scriptures, or sacred oracles; biblical; as, a scriptural doctrine.

1943

Scripturalism

Scrip″tur‐al‐ism (?), n. The quality or state of being scriptural; literal adherence to the Scriptures.

1944

Scripturalist

Scrip″tur‐al‐ist, n. One who adheres literally to the Scriptures.