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scalp

scalp [ skalp ]


noun  (plural scalps)
Definition:
 
1. skin on top of head: the skin and underlying tissues covering the dome of the skull

2. scalp cut off as trophy: the scalp of an enemy cut off as a trophy

3. trophy: a trophy or achievement



transitive verb  (past and past participle scalped, present participle scalp·ing, 3rd person present singular scalps)
Definition:
 
1. resell something for quick profit: to resell something quickly or at an inflated price in order to make a quick profit
scalping tickets

2. cut off somebody's scalp: to cut off the scalp of an enemy as a trophy

[14th century. Probably < N Germanic]

scalp·er noun
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