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scalp

[skalp]

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noun

the integument of the upper part of the head, usually including the associated subcutaneous structures.
a part of this integument with the accompanying hair, severed from the head of an enemy as a sign of victory, as by some North American Indians and others during the colonial and frontier periods in the U.S.
any token of victory.
the integument on the top of the head of an animal.
Informal.��a small profit made in quick buying and selling.

verb (used with object)

to cut or tear the scalp from.
Informal.��
1. to resell (tickets, merchandise, etc.) at higher than the official rates.
2. to buy and sell (stocks) so as to make small quick profits.
to plane down the surfaces of (an ingot, billet, or slab).

verb (used without object)

Informal.��to scalp tickets, stocks, or the like.

scalp

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noun

anatomy the skin and subcutaneous tissue covering the top of the head
(among North American Indians) a part of this removed as a trophy from a slain enemy
a trophy or token signifying conquest
hunting a piece of hide cut from the head of a victim as a trophy or as proof of killing in order to collect a bounty
informal��a small speculative profit taken in quick transactions
dialect��a projection of bare rock from vegetation

verb

to cut the scalp from
informal��to purchase and resell (securities) quickly so as to make several small profits
informal��to buy (tickets) cheaply and resell at an inflated price

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Other Word Forms

scalper noun
scalpless adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of scalp¹

1250–1300; Middle English (north) (noun), perhaps < Old Norse �� sheath (hence, metaphorically a covering)

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Word History and Origins

Origin of scalp¹

C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skalpr sheath, Middle Dutch schelpe, Danish skalp husk

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If credit for that one would be generous, Dawson's next scalp - two balls later - came with another drop in pace and, crucially, a wider line.

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The central questions of how to remedy high resale ticket prices, scalping and anti-competitive practices at concert giants like Live Nation are complex.

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All-rounder Stokes, with 210 Test wickets, has more scalps than any other active England bowler, though his bowling is likely to be restricted.

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Iran doves and anti-Israel provocateurs tendentiously seized the opportunity to attempt to excise a convenient “hawkish” scalp — whether that be Hegseth or national security advisor Michael Waltz.

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Disturbingly, two books were covered in his skin and part of the man's scalp, with ear included, was kept as a gruesome ornament.

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scaloppine scalpel

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