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• Scalp — Scalp, n. [Perhaps akin to D. schelp shell. Cf. {Scallop}.] 1. That part of the integument of the head which is usually covered with hair. [1913 Webster] By the bare scalp of Robin Hodd s fat friar, This fellow were a king for our wild faction!… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Scalp lock — Scalp Scalp, n. [Perhaps akin to D. schelp shell. Cf. {Scallop}.] 1. That part of the integument of the head which is usually covered with hair. [1913 Webster] By the bare scalp of Robin Hodd s fat friar, This fellow were a king for our wild… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• scalp´er — scalp «skalp», noun, verb. –n. 1. the skin and hair on the top and back of the head. 2. a) a part of this skin and hair cut off as a token of victory. Some Indians of North America used to collect the scalps of their enemies. b) Figurative: »The… …   Useful english dictionary

• scalp — (n.) c.1300, presumably from a Scandinavian source (though exact cognates are wanting) related to O.N. skalli bald head, skalpr sheath, from the source of SCALE (Cf. scale) (n.2). Fr. scalpe, Ger., Swed. skalp are from English. The verb meaning… …   Etymology dictionary

• Scalp — ] * S: The skin on the head from which head hair grows. It is richly supplied with blood vessels. * C: Connective tissue. a thin layer of fat and fibrous tissue lies beneath the skin * A: The aponeurosis (or galea aponeurotica) is the next layer …   Wikipedia

• scalp — I UK [skælp] / US noun [countable] Word forms scalp : singular scalp plural scalps 1) a) the skin under the hair on your head b) the skin and hair cut off an enemy s head as a sign of victory by some native american groups in the past 2) informal …   English dictionary

• scalp — scalp1 [ skælp ] noun count 1. ) the skin under the hair on your head a ) the skin and hair cut off an enemy s head as a sign of victory by some NATIVE AMERICAN groups in the past 2. ) INFORMAL someone you have defeated or punished:… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• scalp — scalp1 [skælp] n [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: From a Scandinavian language] 1.) the skin on the top of your head ▪ Massage the shampoo gently into your hair and scalp. 2.) sb s scalp informal if you want someone s scalp, you want them to be… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• scalp — 1 noun (C) 1 the skin on your head 2 informal a clear sign that you have completely defeated someone else: The public were calling for his scalp. 2 verb (T) 1 AmE informal to buy tickets for an event and sell them again at a much higher price 2… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• scalp — skælp n. skin and tissue covering the part of the head that is usually covered by hair v. cut off the scalp of an enemy; buy and sell stocks quickly in order to earn quick profits; sell tickets at an inflated price (Slang) …   English contemporary dictionary

• scalp — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. hair, epicranium. See covering. v. t. strip, flay; fleece, gouge, overcharge. See divestment. II (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) v. cheat, rob, *rip off. III (Roget s Thesaurus II) verb Slang. To exploit… …   English dictionary for students