DCHP-1 Online

scalp ((n.)) † Hist.

• 1a n. the hair and skin from the crown of the head, taken as a trophy.

  See also: scalp-lock (def. 1)  tophair  

• 1b n. in raise (or lift) a scalp; of Indians, cut off a victim's scalp (def. 1a).

  See also: scalp ((n.)) (def. 1a)  scalp ((v.)) (def. 1)  

• 1c n. Figurative uses.

• 2 n. Nfld See sculp ((n.)) 1842 quote.

  See also: sculp ((n.))  (def. 2)