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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Scarf,) Skarfe, v. [e.m.E. scarfe (1598), skarfe (1605); f. Scarf,n.] tr. To blindfold with, or as with, a scarf. —1604-31 Craig ii 26.
She shot Loue, that he was faine To skarfe his eyes and begge the bow againe
