scarry

adjective

scar·​ry ˈskär-ē How to pronounce scarry (audio)
: bearing marks of wounds : scarred

Word History

Etymology

scar entry 2

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of scarry was in 1653

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Cite this Entry

“Scarry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scarry. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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