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scaffoldOne entry found. Main Entry: scaf·fold Pronunciation: \ˈska-fəld also -ˌfōld\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French scaffald, alteration of Old French eschaafauz, escafaut, alteration of chaafaut, from Vulgar Latin *catafalicum — more at catafalque Date: 14th century 1 a : a temporary or movable platform for workers (as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground b : a platform on which a criminal is executed (as by hanging or beheading) c : a platform at a height above ground or floor level
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