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| scalp [ skalp ] |
noun (plural scalps) |
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1. skin on top of head: the skin and underlying tissues covering the dome of the skull
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2. scalp cut off as trophy: the scalp of an enemy cut off as a trophy
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3. trophy: a trophy or achievement
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transitive verb (past and past participle scalped, present participle scalp·ing, 3rd person present singular scalps) |
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1. resell something for quick profit: to resell something quickly or at an inflated price in order to make a quick profit
  scalping tickets
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2. cut off somebody's scalp: to cut off the scalp of an enemy as a trophy
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| [14th century. Probably < N Germanic] |
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| scalp·er noun |
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