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scathel - What does it mean?

Definition of 'scathel'

English

Alternative forms

* (l), (l) (dialectal)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Harmful; noxious; injurious; mischievous.
  • *1880 , Joseph Angus, The handbook of specimens of English literature :
  • Many a lad there forth leapt, to lave and to cast / Scopen out the scathel water that fayn scape wolde

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • Hurt; injury.