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| scotch [ skoch ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle scotched, present participle scotch·ing, 3rd person present singular scotch·es) |
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1. stop something: to put a stop to something such as an idea, plan, or rumor
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2. disable somebody: to disable somebody by wounding
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archaic
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3. gash something: to make a gash or score in something
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archaic
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noun (plural scotch·es) |
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1. cut or score: a cut or score in something
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2. line: a line drawn on the ground, especially one used to mark out a grid for hopscotch
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| [15th century. Origin ?] |
