What is the origin of the word scurfy?
early 15c., scurfi, "suffering from 'the scurf;' covered with scaly or flaking epidermis," from scurf + -y (2). Compare scurvy, which is another form of it. Related: Scurfiness. also from early 15c.Mar 12, 2022
early 15c., scurfi, "suffering from 'the scurf;' covered with scaly or flaking epidermis," from scurf + -y (2). Compare scurvy, which is another form of it. Related: Scurfiness. also from early 15c.Mar 12, 2022
