scarfed

scarfed
Ⅰ.
scarf [1] NOUN (pl. scarves or scarfs) a length or square of fabric worn around the neck or head.
DERIVATIVES scarfed (also scarved) adjective.
ORIGIN probably from Old French escharpe 'pilgrim's pouch' .
Ⅱ.
scarf [2] VERB join the ends of (two pieces of timber or metal) by bevelling or notching them so that they fit together.
NOUN a joint made by scarfing.
ORIGIN Old Norse.

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