单词 | scotch |
释义 | scotch 1. v. & n. --vtr.   1. put an end to; frustrate (injury scotched his attempt).   2. archaic a wound without killing; slightly disable. b make incisions in; score. --n   1. archaic a slash.   2. a line on the ground for hopscotch. Etymology: ME: orig. unkn. 2. n. & v. --n a wedge or block placed against a wheel etc. to prevent its slipping. --vtr. hold back (a wheel, barrel, etc.) with a scotch. Etymology: 17th c.: perh. = scatch stilt f. OF escache |
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