scathe; 277 Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scathe, Scath transitive verb (Also<

• Scathe; 277
• Scath

)

Etymology

Icel. skatha; akin to AS. sceathan, sceththan, Dan. skade, Sw. skada, D. & G. schaden, OHG. scadon, Goth. skaÞjan.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Scathed ; present participle & verbal noun Scathing

Definitions

1. To do harm to; to injure; to damage; to waste; to destroy.

   As when heaven's fire Hath scathed the forest oaks or mountain pines. Milton.

   Strokes of calamity that scathe and scorch the soul. W. Irwing.