DCHP-2
sculp ((v.)) [var. of scalp] DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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v. — Sealing, Esp. Nfld
remove the sculp (def. 2) (from).
See also: sculp ((n.)) (def. 2) sculping (def. 1)
- 1832 [. . . the weather often is such as to leave no time to scalp the seals on the ice, and the carcasses are then carried whole to the vessel.]
- 1842 Having killed or at least stunned all they see within a short distance, they skin, or, as they call it, "sculp" them. . . .
- 1923 Fast as our arms could swing we slew them,/Ripped them, "sculped" them, roped and drew them/To the pans. . . .
- 1832 [. . . the weather often is such as to leave no time to scalp the seals on the ice, and the carcasses are then carried whole to the vessel.]