Definition of scum

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Scum (v. t.) To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.

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Molluscum :: Molluscum (n.) A cutaneous disease characterized by numerous tumors, of various forms, filled with a thick matter; -- so called from the resemblance of the tumors to some molluscous animals..
Discumber :: Discumber (v. t.) To free from that which cumbers or impedes; to disencumber.
Scumming :: Scumming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Scu.
Scum :: Scum (v. i.) To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.
Cremor :: Cremor (n.) Cream; a substance resembling cream; yeast; scum.
Hig-taper :: Hig-taper (n.) A plant of the genus Verbascum (V. Thapsus); the common mullein. [Also high-taper and hag-taper..
Spun :: Spumy (a.) Consisting of, containing, or covered with, froth, scum, or foam; frothy; foamy..
Mantle :: Mantle (v. i.) To gather, assume, or take on, a covering, as froth, scum, etc..
Despumate :: Despumate (v. t. & i.) To throw off impurities in spume; to work off in foam or scum; to foam.
Skun :: Skun (n. & v.) See Scum.
Scummed :: Scummed (imp. & p. p.) of Scu.
Dross :: Dross (n.) The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement..
Scumber :: Scumber (v. i.) To void excrement.
Scum :: Scum (v.) refuse; recrement; anything vile or worthless.
Skim :: Skim (v. t.) To clear (a liquid) from scum or substance floating or lying thereon, by means of a utensil that passes just beneath the surface; as, to skim milk; to skim broth..
Scumbling :: Scumbling (n.) In crayon drawing, the use of the stump..
Scummer :: Scummer (n.) Excrement; scumber.
Paramylum :: Paramylum (n.) A substance resembling starch, found in the green frothy scum formed on the surface of stagnant water..
Scumbling :: Scumbling (n.) The color so laid on. Also used figuratively.
Scumming :: Scumming (n.) That which is scummed off; skimmings; scum; -- used chiefly in the plural.
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