Scallop

any segment of a circle. To SCALP . To deprive the scull of its integuments. A barbarous custom in practice amongst the Indian warriors, of taking off the tops of the scalps of the enemies sculls with their hair on. They preserve them as trophies of their victories, and are rewarded by their chiefs, according to the number they bring in. To SCAMPER , ( Escamper , Fr. ) To run away precipitately.