scantling¹ /skantˈling/

1. The dimensions of a cross-section, eg of timber used in building, shipbuilding, etc
2. A sample or pattern
3. A narrow piece of timber
4. A small quantity or amount (archaic)
5. A gauge (obsolete)

scanˈtle noun

A gauge for slates

To adjust to measure

scantle¹ /skanˈtl/ (obsolete)

1. To stint
2. To make scant
3. To shorten (sail)

To become scant

A portion

scantˈling noun

A small portion

Petty

• unfooted
• unforbid
• unforbidden
• unforced
• unforced error
• unforcedly
• unforcible
• unfordable
• unforeboding
• unforeknowable
• unforeknown
• unforeseeable
• unforeseeing
• unforeseen
• unforeskinned
• unforested
• unforetold
• unforewarned
• unforfeited
• unforged
• unforgettable
• unforgettably
• unforgivable
• unforgiven
• unforgiveness