Scalpy

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or relating to scalps.
"Across his back a stringless bow, / And emptied quiver swung, — / And in his sinewy hand, he bore / His scalpy trophies — red with gore."

Example

"Across his back a stringless bow, / And emptied quiver swung, — / And in his sinewy hand, he bore / His scalpy trophies — red with gore."

Etymology

From scalp + -y.

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