scumer1 (s.xv)
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scumer1 (s.xv)

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[gdw]

  FEW:  *skum- *17,138a Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  scum v.  / skim v.  MED:  scomen v.  / skimmen v.  DMLBS: ∅
 

v.a.

1 to skim off, clear foam or froth from the surface of (a liquid): 
( MS: s.xv )  [...] moillet le ben en mel boylly et scumé qe il soyt espés  127.E118
escumer  scume#1  scumer#2  skimerie 
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