Scratch

skrach, v. t. [scratched (skracht), scratching.] To rub, tear, or mark the surface of, with something sharp or ragged; to wound slightly; to scrape with the nails; to dig or excavate with the claws; to erase. — v. i. To use the claws in tearing or j linger or ink, then, boNboN, chair, get. digging.— To scratch out. To erase, rub out, obliterate.— n. A break in the surface of a thing made scratching; a slight furrow or mark; a slight wound or incision; a kind of wig covering only a portion of the head. (Pugilistic Matches.) A line acro the prize ring, up to which boxers are brought when they join fight; test, trial, or proof of courage. count in billiards made unintentionally, — called Eng., a fluke, pi. (Far.) A disease in horses sisting of dry chaps or scabs, between the heel pastern joint. 380