scar
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/skɑr/
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/skɑːr/
permanent mark
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scar' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'escharre,' where 'escharre' meant 'scab.'
Historical Evolution
'escharre' transformed into the Middle English word 'skar,' and eventually became the modern English word 'scar.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'scab or crust,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mark left on the skin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed.
The scar on his arm was a reminder of the accident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40